Hanging With Monster Podcast

Episode 116, I go and meet up with Rick Glatz and do a face-to-face interview recording at the Old Plank Trail Bar in Frankfort, IL so that I could get the story about The Soundlab in Mokena, IL.Rick filled me in on how he opened up Soundlab Studios, why he did it, why he chose Mokena, when it opened up, how many people he had there working for him, when did bands start doing shows there, he told me about the many changes that Soundlab Studios took so that he could have shows there and more people could fit there, some of the bands that he remembers playing shows there, and when he finally left there to pursue other things! All this and more, check it out now!!!!The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. You can check out Rick Glatz's FB page at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook or his Instagram page at: Instagram

Check out Episode 115 now! I talk with Slovenian Melodic/Technical Death Metal band, Dethrone The Corrupted! I get to know about the band, its members, and a bit about Slovenia itself. They have a new EP that they are pushing called A Savage Solution that will be out in Nov of 2023 and I play a track off of it called Unending. I ask how the band formed and their influences as well as the local music scene there in Slovenia. They have some new members since their earlier EP and we talk about how that has changed some of their sound with this new EP. I found out about the lyrics for this new EP and where they came up with it from and its meaning. All of this and more so check it out now!The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play Dethrone The Corrupted's songs, "Art And Severance", and "Darkened Rebirth". All permission was given to use it.You can check out Dethrone The Corrupted's FB page at: Facebook or their Instagram page at:Instagram and also their YouTube channel at: ⁠Dethrone The Corrupted - YouTube

Episode 143, I chat with Guitarist from Necronomicon Ex Mortis, Michael Bala! I find out about the band and Michael's influences, when he learned and started playing music, the bands lyrical influences, when the band formed, his music, the recordings, horror movies, Halloween, band logo, live shows, and new music. Check it out now!!!The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play Necronomicon Ex Mortis' songs, "Trick Or Treat", and "Salem's Lot". All permission was given to use it.You can check out Necronomicon Ex Mortis' FB page at: ⁠Facebook or their Instagram page at: Inbox • Chats and also their YouTube channel at: Necronomicon Ex Mortis - Topic - YouTube

Episode 144, I have a chat with horror writer, C. Charles Knight. I get to know how Charles got into writing and specifically horror writing and what types of things he enjoys writing about. I then ask about any kind of training or schooling that he has done. I then ask if he remembers his first story and how he comes up with ideas for his stories. We also talk about what's challenging, influences, horror movies, what he's reading currently, any hobbies besides writing, writer's block, and some of the stories he's written that has published and where at. All this and more. Check it out now!!! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. You can check out C. Charles Knight's IG page at: Instagram

Episode 143, I talk with Eddy, Adam, and Jake from the 3-piece punk rock band, Eddy And The Arsons! I get to know the fellas and how they formed the band. Also, how each of them got into playing an instrument from the very beginning. We talked about influences, shows, recording, and their music. Check it out now!!! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play Eddy And The Arsons' songs, "Born Into War", and "Go Away". All permission was given to use it. You can check out Eddy And The Arsons' FB page at: Facebook or their Instagram page at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram and also their YouTube channel at: Eddy and the Arsons - YouTube

Episode 142, I chat with Lindsay O'Connor again for a Pt 2 episode. We catch-up with her new projects she has going on. New Coma Cluster Void music and spoken word art that she has created as well as her new travel series she's coming up with. Check it out now!!! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play Coma Cluster Void's songs, "O! Dismal Truth", and her spoken word stuff called "In The Haw". All permission was given to use it. You can check out the Lindsay O'Connor's FB page at: ⁠Facebook or her Instagram page at: ⁠Instagram

Episode 140, I talk with Nick Miller, the guitarist of the aggressive and post-hardcore band from Chicago, the Dust Biters. I learn about how the band formed and how the members all know each other. I then learn about the bands influences and how they came about with their sound. I then ask about them recording, shows, and touring. Check it out now!!! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play the Dust Biter's songs, "Old Town Curse", and "Mocked Up Mercy". All permission was given to use it. You can check out the Dust Biter's FB page at: Facebook or their Instagram page at: Instagram their Bandcamp page at: Music | Dust Biters and YouTube page at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dust Biters - YouTube

Episode 140, I chat with Chicago Alternative/Shoegaze band, Flowersatherfeet. I ask them how the band formed, how they came up with their sound, their influences, shows, recording, and more! Check it out now!!! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play Flowersatherfeet's songs, "Fade", and "Tempted". All permission was given to use it. You can check out Flowersatherfeet's FB page at:  Facebook or their Instagram page at: ⁠Instagram or their YouTube page at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ flowersatherfeet - Topic - YouTube

Episode 139, my 3rd Halloween Special episode for this month and the 3rd season of doing these! I chat with Japes Palles of the Lost Souls Haunted Bus Tours in Chicago, IL. We talk horror, we talk movies, we talk haunted houses, we talk Halloween, we talk haunting acting, we talk about the haunted bus tours he does, as well as the Haunters Against Hate and the Takeover Weekend he was part of, as well as much more!!! The Opening Halloween theme music is used with permission from Freesounsd.org. You can visit Japes Palles' FB page at:  Facebook and the Lost Souls Haunted Bus Tours in Chicago, IL FB page at:  Facebook and their web page at:  LOST SOULS BUS TOUR - Home

Episode 138, my 2nd Halloween Special episode for this month and the 3rd season of doing these! I chat with Mortifer and Alice Mortis who are both character actors at the Woods Of Terror out in Greensboro, NC. I simply get into the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how about what they do and share all the information I gather with you guys to listen to. This is the first couple I've had on here doing these spooky episodes, so that's a first. I also learned what the Woods Of Terror is all about as well. Sounds like a good time, so let's check it out!!! The Opening Halloween theme music is used with permission from Freesounsd.org. You can visit Mortifer's and Alice Mortis's FB page at:  Facebook and IG page at:  Mortifer & Alice Mortis (@mortifer_n_alice_mortis) • Instagram photos and videos and the Wood Of Terror in Greensboro, NC FB page at:  Facebook and their web page at:  Woods of Terror on Church Street - Greensboro North Carolina

Episode 137, my 1st Halloween Special episode for this month and the 3rd season of doing these! I chat with Haunted House manager, actor and builder, Chandler Teal from the Scarevania Haunted House in Muncie, IN. I find out from Chandler, where he works and what he does at the Scarevania Haunted House and how he got involved in it in the first place. I ask about the Haunted House itself and how long it's been going on for, and what he does to manage the place. He tells me his role there and about him building the place alongside on the owner there. They also create masks for their company, Pumpkin Pulp Productions and I ask him about that as well. I also ask him about his scare character that he has created and how he came up with the idea and name for it. We also talked about Halloween itself and horror movies and past costumes and such. All this and more, so check it out now!!! The Opening Halloween theme music is used with permission from Freesounsd.org. You can visit Chandler's FB page at: ⁠ Facebook and IG page at:  Chandler Teal (@chandler_teal) • Instagram photos and videos and the Scarevania Haunted House in Muncie, IN FB page at:  Facebook and their web page at:  Scarevania - Muncie's Ultimate Haunted Attraction Experience

Episode 136, I got the chance to talk with the lead guitarists Brad Wiebe, of the Pop-Punk band Sleep/Less, out of Winnipeg, Canada. I find out about the band and some of Winnipeg, Canada as well, since I've never been there before. I ask about the music scene out there, how the band is perceived, how all the members know each other, when they formed and what their musical tastes is like for the different members. All of that and some more so check it out now!!! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play Sleep/Less's songs, "Surrender", and "My Serenade". All permission was given to use it. You can check out Sleep/Less's FB page at:  Facebook and their Web-Site at: Sleep/less (sleeplessofficial.com) or their Instagram page at:

Episode 135, I interview Steve Mueller and Pat Gilroy of the Chicago Punk Band, OneLife! I ask about the band and themselves to try to get to know them better. We talk about how they all met and came together and started playing shows and then talked about the recording they are doing to put out a Vinyl Record with everything they have recorded before but with mastered sound. We talk about past shows and their record release show they have coming up in Sept at the Cobra Lounge in Chicago. We went over some venues they played at as well as some moments they've shared while doing shows. All of that and some more so check it out now!!! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play OneLife's songs, "I Am The Gun", and "This Bitter Pill". All permission was given to use it. You can check out OneLife's FB page at:  Facebook and their Web-Site at: ONELIFE - Official Website (onelifetodie.com) and YouTube page at: ONELIFE - YouTube

Episode 134, I interview Ricky (Zombie Party) from the band Unlock Me This One and get his story about being born in Kansas, then moving to Cairo Egypt with his family, and then for High School, he moves back to Kansas. Growing up, music has been a thing for him. I learn and talk about the band and him playing music, when did everything start for the band, members, and shows that they've have done, and talk about him moving to South Carolina and setting up a home base there now and what that means for the band and his music. All of this and more, so check it out! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play Unlock Me This One's songs, "Don't Get Banned From The Discord Server", and "Xx Kat Katastrophe Xx". All permission was given to use it. You can check out Unlock Me This One's FB page at:  Facebook and their YouTube page at: Unlock Me This One! - Topic - YouTube

Episode 133, I chat with Roosevelt Conyers. Model, Actor, Stunt Man, Wrestler, Producer, Ret. Soldier, and Father! Growing up in the very area as Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z and Nas, Roosevelt found a way out and has kept going forward with everything he has done. You may have seen him on some movies, you may have of seen him on some different companies with wrestling. everything he has done is going towards a goal, and that goal being to open up a one stop performance center in North Carolina that will allow the people who are interested in wrestling, boxing, or MMA, learn about the business and train to become the athlete or performer that they would like to, so check it out! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play Malacc's songs, "The Passing", and "Slaves Of Perdition". All permission was given to use it. You can check out Roosevelt's FB page at:  Facebook and his YouTube page at: ROOSEVELTCONYERS - YouTube

Late Night Monster Talk ep07, I talk about my 47 bithday and how I celebrated that, I talk about some upcoming movies this year, some small wrestling news, some podcasts that I've been listening to recently, some Netflix shows to check out and some news and updates of what's been going on and what will be going on in the future. The theme music was created by Eddie Cantu and full permission was given by him to use for this podcast.

Episode 132, I talk with the brothers, Alejandro and Cesar Acuna of the band, Malacc. We talk about the past band of theirs and how they first picked up instruments and learned to play music, then put a band together and go start to play shows live. We then get into what type of music the brothers got into and what did they eventually like as far as metal music. I then ask how the guys record each other and send files out to each other to record and make their music. I learn what the name of Malacc means and where it came from and then we get into shows from the past and how much fun that was before work and children and everything comes into place. we talk about the side stuff that each of the Acuna brothers both do themselves. I then talk about some of the shows that each of the guys have seen and seen lately. All this and more from the Acuna brothers, so check it out! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play Malacc's songs, "The Passing", and "Slaves Of Perdition". All permission was given to use it. You can check out Malacc's FB page at: ⁠⁠ Facebook and Malacc's IG page at: ⁠ Alejandro Acuña (@malaccmusic) • Instagram photos and videos or their YouTube page at: MALACC - YouTube

Episode 130, I have a chat with Jay Gauvin, the guitarist/vocalist from the Massachusetts punk rock band, The Prozacs! We talked about how the band formed, the different line-up changes they've throughout the years, the way music and certain bands, got introduced to him in his younger years, the music and lyrics they came up with for their songs, the recording process he had with the band, the tours they went out on to play shows, and he shared some shows stories as well! Go check it out now! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play The Prozacs' songs, "Battle Cry", and "All Of Tonight". All permission was given to use it. You can check out The Prozacs FB page at: Facebook and The Prozacs IG page at: The Prozacs (@theprozacsofficial) • Instagram photos and videos or their YouTube page at: The Prozacs - Topic - YouTube

Episode 130, I talk with the vocalist/guitar player, Josh Tussinger and drummer John Feeney, from the 4-piece, horror rock band from Las Vegas, Damned By The Night, about their new EP that they just got done recording, how the band members knew each other and how the formed the band, if they were in any other bands before forming this new band, how they chose to start playing horror rock music, when and where they first started doing shows, when and where the recorded, tour plans and more! All this and more in this episode, so check it out!!! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play Damned By The Night's song's, "Black Sunday", and "Red Death". All permission was given to use it. You can check out Damned By The Night's IG page at:  Damned By The Night (@damnedbythenight_666) • Instagram photos and videos and Damned By The Night's FB page at: ⁠Facebook or their YouTube page at: Damned By The Night - Topic - YouTube

Late Night Monster Talk ep06, I haven't had a guest in a bit, so I decided to do another Late Night Monster Talk episode. I talk about random topics such as movies, what's going on in the world, future news about my main podcast and more!!! The theme music was created by Eddie Cantu and full permission was given by him to use for this podcast.

Episode 129, I talk with the vocalists Alex Uridel and MOE CYRUS, from the Southside Chicago Hoodcore band, Aight Bet, about their new members in the band, their new music single "Don't Be Lyin, Be Lion", their new music they have coming out that they are working on, a new album that is coming out in 2024, their upcoming shows, the recording process for the new music, and what's in store for the future of the band! All this and more in this episode, so check it out!!! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. I also play Aight Bet's song's, "Don't Be Lyin, Be Lion", and "Southside Slugga". All permission was given to use it. You can check out Aight Bet's IG page at: ⁠Aight Bet ™️ (@aightbetofficial) • Instagram photos and videos and Aight Bet's FB page at: Facebook or their Link Tree page at: Aight Bet | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree or Aight Bet's YouTube page at: Aight Bet - YouTube

Episode 128, I talked with Onlyfans Content Creator from Chicago, Isabella Bloom! I get to ask her some questions that I wanted to know as well as ask her questions that I thought you may all want to know as well. I made sure not to go over the line with the Onlyfans taboo topic, but did find out information about the site and what people can post on there and what they can't post as well. I did ask about other topics as well with her so go ahead and give it a listen now! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Isabella Bloom's IG page at: ⁠Isabella Bloom (@theisabellabloom) • Instagram photos and videos or Isabella Bloom's Web page at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Isabella Bloom | Chicago Curvy Escort (theisabellabloom.com)

Episode 127, I meet and talk with artist, Jen Brackett about her artwork that she paints and well as pinstriping that she is learning about. Jen also talked to me about her interest in the Pin-up lifestyle. We talked about her first knowing about being an artist, and her love for horror movies. We also talk about Halloween and her modeling for companies. We also talk about skateboarding and AI in art and what Jen thinks about it. All this and more in this episode, so check it out!!! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Jen Brackett's IG page at: Jennifer Brackett Le Roy (@kreatures_n_kreeps) | Instagram profile or Jen Brackett's FB page at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Episode 126, I talk with the vocalists from the Joliet, IL local band, Trust In The Serpent! I get to know these guys and get an idea of what they are doing with this new band. New members and a new sound from Sam's past band and they are ready to come up with more music together. They have dropped their new single, God Complex, which they describe to me what the lyrics are about. They talk about the recording process they had with Nick Nativo and The Nook Recording Studio and describe what equipment they used as well. I ask about their vocal warm-ups which are two different ways with each of the guys, and then I ask about the future ideas with this band. From there, I just talk random stuff with the guys and learn a little more from them each. All this and more in this episode, so check it out!!! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. I also play Trust In The Serpent's song "God Complex" with permission from the band. I don't own any rights of the song. You can check out Trust In The Serpent's FB page at: Facebook or Trust In The Serpent's IG page at: Trust In The Serpent (@trustintheserpentofficial) • Instagram photos and videos and Trust In The Serpent's YouTube page at: ⁠ TRUST IN THE SERPENT - GOD-COMPLEX [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO] (2023) SW EXCLUSIVE - YouTube

Episode 125, I talk with Jonathan Hunt, the vocalist of the death metal band from Chicago, Dead To Fall. I find out about the history of the band, what the guys from Dead To Fall are up to now a days, and the future of the guys and the band. We talk about the new song's that Dead To Fall have been working on some of the last shows Dead To Fall has played and some more they may have coming up still. From getting signed with Victory Records, and choosing to going unsigned now a days. He told me about the different band line-ups and how that made for four different albums. I also talk to Jon about traveling and seeing all you can in areas you go to. Finding spots to check out or just wing it and take a chance. All this and more in this episode, so check it out!!! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. I also use Dead To Fall's song's Cerro De La Muerte and All My Heros Have Failed Me with permission from the band. I don't own any of the songs. You can check out Jonathan Hunt's IG page at:  Jonathan Hunt (@hunthorn) • Instagram photos and videos or Dead To Fall's IG page at: ⁠Dead To Fall (@deadtofall) • Instagram photos and videos and Dead To Fall's YouTube page at: Dead to Fall - Topic - YouTube.

Episode 124, my 5th and last of the Halloween Special episodes for this year, but for this month, I talk with Haunted Kid, Ryan Chistopher. He does reviews of Haunted Houses and attractions all around the world! He and I chat about how he got started with Haunted Kid and how he came up with this idea in the first place. I find out that it's more than just him doing the reviews when he goes to these Haunts and plans on going to more of them out West to do some reviews. I ask him what he actually reviews when he goes through the Haunts and with 3 people on his team, they all have different things that each of them are looking at. I did have more to ask him, but it looks like it will have to wait for next year's Spooky Halloween Episode's. All this and more, so check it out now!!! The Opening Halloween theme music is used with permission from Freesounsd.org. You can visit Ryan's IG page at: ⁠Ryan Christopher (@hauntedkidreviewer) • Instagram photos and videos and YouTube page at: The Haunted Kids Reviewers - YouTube.

Episode 123, my 4th Halloween Special episode for this month and I chat with Makeup Artist and Wig Applicator at the Arizona Opera, Mrs. Jilian Rose! I start off asking Jilian how she got into doing makeup and how she started at a Haunted House at first. I followed that with what type of training, if any, did she do to teach her. I then asked about if she remembers her first couple designs and how she cringes when she looks back at the first ones. I then ask about influences for her doing makeup and then ask about the special effect stuff she has done and the difference it is than the makeup. We also get into the equipment she uses to do her work and get into a dream customer or something that Jilian would love to do. Hint: if there's someone wanting to do a Halloween themed wedding, get ahold of her for that!!! All this and more, so check it out now!!! The Opening Halloween theme music is used with permission from Freesounsd.org. You can visit Jilian's IG page at:  JILIAN ROSE (@jilianrosemua) • Instagram photos and videos and the story on her at the Voyage Phoenix at: Check Out Jilian Rose Mua's Story - VoyagePhoenix - Phoenix

Episode 122, my 3rd Halloween Special episode for this month and I chat with Haunted House General Manager, Derek Seltzer from the Old Joliet Haunted Prison in Joliet. I talk with Derek about all the positions he has done for Haunted Houses and how it all started for him. I also talked to him about what being a General Manager consists of doing and how he got that position. I asked him about his first day of working at a Haunted House and how that went. We also talked about horror movies a bit and then some ghosts and paranormal stuff. All this and more, so check it out now!!! The Opening Halloween theme music is used with permission from Freesounsd.org. You can visit Derek's FB page at: Facebook and IG page at:  Derek Seltzer (@haunted_reaper) • Instagram photos and videos and the Old Joliet Haunted Prison in Joliet FB page at:  Facebook and their web page at:  The Old Joliet Haunted Prison Chicago

Episode 121, My 6th Halloween Special episode with Haunted House Line Actor and Audio Designer, Jason Crump from the Realm Of Terror Haunted House in Chicago. I talk with Jason and learn about his experience working at a haunted house and how he first joined one. I ask him if he remembered his first day and how that went. I find out how long he's been doing it for. I ask him about his character and how he came up with it including the name. I ask him about the likes and dislikes or working haunting houses as well. All this and more, so check it out now!!! The Opening Halloween theme music is used with permission from Freesounsd.org. You can visit Jason's FB page at: Facebook and Jason's IG page at: Jason Kasper Crump (@krayzkasper) • Instagram photos and videos and the Realm Of Terror Haunted House in Chicago FB page at: Facebook and the Realm Of Terror Haunted House in Chicago IG page at: Realm of Terror Haunted House (@realmofterror) • Instagram photos and video and their web page at: Realm of Terror Haunted House | Round Lake Beach, Illinois

Episode 120, My 5th Halloween Special episode with Haunted House Wardrobe Manager and Scare Actor, Dani Panik from the 13th Floor Haunted House in Chicago. I get a chance to talk and get to know Dani and ask her about what she does and where she works at as well as how long she's been there and everything else I think people would want to know about being a wardrobe manager or a scare actor at a haunted house. If this interest you, check out this episode for that and much more!!! The Opening Halloween theme music is used with permission from Freesounsd.org. You can visit Dani's FB page at:  Facebook and Dani's IG page at: Dani Panek (@danipanik) • Instagram photos and videos and the 13th Floor Haunted House in Chicago FB page at: Facebook and the 13th Floor Haunted House in Chicago IG page at: 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago (@13thfloorchicago) • Instagram photos and videos and their web page at: 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago (13thfloorchicago.com)

Episode 119, I sit down and talk with glass artist, Mike Mandala! I find out about him and all about doing glass art. How he started, who influences him, some designs he has made, if he's had any accidents, and more!!! The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Mike Mandala's FB page at:  Facebook or his IG page at: Mike Magnus Mandala (@magnusglass) • Instagram photos and videos

Episode 118, I finally fine some time, and a way, to chat with Damien Saint, the General Manager of Rocket Pro Wrestling! We talk about his introduction to wrestling at a young age and how he then chose at that time to make it his dream to become a wrestling superstar! We talk about favorite and least favorite wrestlers, favorite gimmick used, which brand he and I follow more, some tips for people who want to become wrestlers, and other positions or jobs in the business other than a wrestler. All of this and more and much more to become in future episodes with Damien Saint, so check it out now!!! The opening monologue background music is Damien Saint's intro music made by Andy Victory. Used by permission from Damien Saint. The opening theme music is made by the band, Hostages, who has given me permission to use the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Damien Saint's FB page at:  Facebook or his IG page at:  Damien Saint (@thedamiensaint) • Instagram photos and videos or follow Damien Saint's Podcast "Wakin' Up With Saint" at: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DGkujpgE9cviBqqhE5FXk?si=43a7a7bbd8db43b8

Episode 117, I give my story, to the best of my ability, of my time of being in the U.S. Army. I tell you how it came from High School Graduation, till the time I signed my name on that line and was picked-up from my house to be on my way to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO for basic training and then AIT. From there, I then go to my duty station at Ft. Belvoir, VA and did my time there. I then tell you about my time after the Army and what I did and shared some stories of what happened during it all and more!!! The opening theme music for the Topic Episode Series was made by clips from Freesound.com and is used with full permission. You can check out Jamie's FB page at: Facebook.

Episode 116, I go and meet up with Rick Glatz and do a face-to-face interview recording at the Old Plank Trail Bar in Frankfort, IL so that I could get the story about Soundlab rehearsal studios in Mokena, IL. Rick filled me in on how he opened up Soundlab, why he did it, why he chose Mokena, when it opened up, how many people he had there working for him, when did bands start doing shows there, he told me about the many changes that Soundlab took so that he could have shows there and more people could fit there, some of the bands that he remembers playing shows there, and more!!! Check it out now to find out all of this and more!!! The new opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records. Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Soundlab's FB page at: Facebook or their IG page at:  The Soundlab (@thesoundlabmokena) • Instagram photos and videos and Rick Glatz's FB page at: Facebook

Episode 115, I talk with Slovenian Melodic/Technical Death Metal band, Dethrone The Corrupted! I get to know about the band, its members, and a bit about Slovenia itself. They have a new EP that they are pushing called A Savage Solution that will be out in Nov of 2023 and I play a track off of it called Unending. I ask how the band formed and their influences as well as the local music scene there in Slovenia. They have some new members since their earlier EP and we talk about how that has changed some of their sound with this new EP. I found out about the lyrics for this new EP and where they came up with it from and its meaning. All of this and more so check it out now! The new opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records. Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. I also play 2 songs from Dethrone The Corrupted. "Unending" and "And A Darkened Rebirth" which are both used with permission from Dethrone The Corrupted. You can check out Dethrone The Corrupted's FB page at:  Facebook or their IG page at: DethroneTheCorrupted (@dethronethecorrupted) • Instagram photos and videos  and their YouTube page at: DethroneTheCorrupted - YouTube

Episode 114, I talked to Dave Fajman from Smugglers Coffee about how he started the business and how he got involved with coffee and roasting. I ask what Dave did before roasting and becoming the owner of Smugglers Coffee. I then ask about what is harder, the roasting or the business side of Smugglers Coffee. I find out about the group of people working for Smugglers and the first coffee that they came up with. I find out the difference between the different coffee's they sell there. I then find out how they get the coffee sold from the business and the different states Dave has done conventions and markets at. We talk D and D, Star Wars, disc golfing, designing the labels and merch, hot sauce, marshmallows, root beer and more !!! The new opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records. Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Smugglers Coffee FB page at: Smugglers Coffee | Facebook or his IG page at: Smugglers Coffee (@smugglers_coffee) | Instagram.

Episode 113, I have a chat and reach Neil Thomas, all the way over at Glasgow, Scotland to talk about his band that he has created, Caustic Waves! We talk about his EP that he has put out called Full Circle and he put out on Mar 3, 2023. 6 tracks that Neil has come up with by himself that he started back in April of 2020. I ask about his musical influences, the bands he was in before doing Caustic Waves, the recording process, the music scene over in Scotland and how the Country is over there, 90s music and how it has influenced his music, doing vocal covers of songs on YouTube that were picked out, and future plans for Neil and Caustic Waves. The new opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records. Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Caustic Waves FB page at: Facebook or his IG page at: CAUSTIC WAVES (@causticwaves) | Instagram and the YouTube page at: CAUSTIC WAVES - YouTube

Late Night Monster Talk ep05, I had some future guests have something come up for them and their lives so, I decided to do another one of these bonus episodes. I talk about some of the movies I've seen in the past couple weeks, some bike riding that I decided to start doing, some toe surgery I had done, some haircuts and styles that people have had and why, some Army stories from when I was in the service and Memorial Day and what it's about! Check it out now!!! The theme music was created by Eddie Cantu and full permission was given by him to use for this podcast.

Episode 112, I have a Special Memorial Episode for the vocalist Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder. I just wanted to do a Memorial for my favorite vocalists who was dealing with mental health issues and took his own life because of it. He met so much to everyone he knows and met and was on a few Podcast's talking about his own issues before he passed. I play some of my favorite songs from him and have some messages that listeners have sent me describing their own encounters with Trevor. To hear their stories and some of The Black Dahlia Murder's songs that Trevor sang on, listen to this episode! I play The Black Dahlia Murder's songs "Closed Casket Requiem" and "Verminous". I don't own the rights to these songs at all. The new opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records. Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out The Black Dahlia Murder's FB page at: The Black Dahlia Murder | Facebook or their IG page at: The Black Dahlia Murder (@theblackdahliamurder_official) | Instagram and Trevor Strnad's IG page at: Trevor Strnad (@trevortbdm) | Instagram

Episode 111, I talk to Chicago born, Asian Pinup Girl, Ms. Bangkok Bunny. The President of Tampa Bay's Florida Luscious Ladies. We talk about how she got into the pinup culture to begin with and how she has been on multiple magazine covers as well as her Thai culture and how she is paving the way for ladies like her in the pinup culture. We talk about car shows, hair and make-up, the dresses needed to do these photo shoots with, working with other models, music, and more! The new opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records. Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Ms. Bangkok Bunny's FB page at: Bunny Schaeffer | Facebook or her IG page at: Ms Bangkok Bunny (@msbangkokbunny) | Instagram.

Episode 108, I talk with friend Big Rob about the topic "Mental Health"!!! We have a discussion about how we first know each other and the local music scene we grew up being a part of in our area, and then get into mental health. We talk about the band Desecrate The Hour, and then Aight Bet with Maurice, and also Oceano with Adam. We then talk about the documentary "Crazy Wise" which talks about mental health and the holistic views. We also talk about MK Ultra, and the Rat Park as well. So, check out this episode with Robert Urich!!! The opening theme music for the Topic Episode Series was made by Jeremy Randolph who has given me full permission to use it. You can check out Rob's FB page at: Robert John | Facebook.

Episode 110, I get to know Jason and Matt from a 4-piece, Death Metal band from Chicago, IL called Beheading The Icon! We talk about how the band formed and their musical influences as well as what made them want to start playing in bands from the beginning. We talk about some wrestling as well and some of the music venues they played at and some they want to play at. I bring up the current activities going on in Chicago and then talk some sports, movies and tv shows. All this and more in this episode! I play Beheading The Icon's songs "Los Moscas" and "Nibiru", which I was given permission to use. The new opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records. Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Beheading The Icon's FB page at: Beheading The Icon | Facebook or their IG page at: Beheading the Icon (@beheading.the.icon) | Instagram their YouTube page at: Beheading The Icon - YouTube

Episode 109, I chat with the guys from a 4-piece, Death Metal band from CA called Vacuous! We get into the name of course and where that came from. As well as how the band formed and how the guys all know each other. I ask them what got them into being musicians first and then what influences they had as musicians to play music and start a band. I ask about the local CA music scene out there and what bands they have got to do shows with so far. I then ask about any favorite local venue they enjoy playing at as well as any hobbies they guys may have other than being musicians. We then talk about recording and the process they went with to record their EP and then see if there were any songs or any part of recording that was difficult for them to do. All this and more in the interview so, check it out now!!! I use Vacuous's songs "Prodigal" and "The Exodus", which Vacuous has given me permission to use. The new opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records. Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Vacuous's IG page at: Vacuous (CA) (@vacuous.ca) • Instagram photos and videos , their YouTube page at:  Vacuous CA - YouTube and their Merch page at: Vacuous (creator-spring.com) and their Linktree at: Vacuous.CA | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree

Episode 107, I chat with Sam Laponis, the vocalist of the Progressive Metalcore band Marked;Life who has members from both CA, and AZ. I ask about the members and how the band formed. We also get into early influences, the band name, recording, touring, the lyrics, music videos, tour stories, food on tour, venues, the local scene and bands they have toured with and some future plans of the band! For all this and more, check out this episode!!! I use Marked;Life's songs "Shadow Tag" and "Critical Hit", which Sam Laponis has given me permission to use. The new opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records and Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, who has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Marked;Life at their FB page at: Marked;Life | Facebook . Also, check out the Marked;Life IG page at: Marked;Life (@markedlifesound) • Instagram photos and videos their YouTube page at: Marked;Life - YouTube and their Twitter page as well at: Marked;Life (@MarkedLifeSound) / Twitter You can also check out Marked;Life's music video for Critical Hit here: Marked;Life - Critical Hit (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - YouTube and Shadow Tag here: Marked;Life - Shadow Tag (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - YouTube

Episode 106, I talk to Jonny Fafa, one of the vocalists of the Post-Hardcore/Metalcore band, Lost Trees from Orlando, FL. We talked about how the band formed and some of the influences the band has for their sound. We also talk touring and some of the bands Lost Trees has toured with. I talk to Jonny about some of the favorite states and venues and food from each state. We talked about the local music scene, memorable shows while touring, the new EP and recording and what some of the songs mean on the new EP. We also get into the music videos Lost Trees has done and the people who helped with the videos they have done. All of this and more, check it out now!!! I use Lost Trees songs "Northern Lights" and "Cascade", which Lost Trees has given me permission to use. The new opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records and Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, who has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Lost Trees at their FB page at: Lost Trees | Orlando FL | Facebook. Also, check out Lost Trees IG page at: Lost Trees (@losttreesfl) • Instagram photos and videos their YouTube page at: (15) Lost Trees - YouTube and their Twitter page as well at: Lost Trees (@LostTreesFL) / Twitter

Episode 105, I talk to Evan J Thomas, who I had on the Podcast once before. we go over some topics, such as: his new, weekly Drink, Draw, Color & Mingle event that he has started doing, the Super Bowl, new music he's listening to, concert photography gigs, The Bad Ass Art and Music Show that he's doing again this year, the current UFOs being seen around the Country, some wrestling talk, some new movies that him and his son will be talking about on their Podcast show, and some new breweries that Evan has gone out too. Check it out now!!! Season 3 opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records and was given permission to use it from Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Evan J Thomas at his FB page at: Evan J. Thomas | Facebook . Also, check out Evan J Thomas's IG page at: Evan J. Thomas (@evanjthomas) • Instagram photos and videos.

Late Night Monster Talk ep04, I found an interesting story about PILK and talk about what it is, I also mention a story about a restaurant server and her issue, a 1 million dollar winning Mega Million ticket, the Super Bowl and a possible script conspiracy, my birthday plans for this year in WI, the Hawk VS Wolf YouTube Podcast episode with Seth Rogen, my continued foot issues, Vista Print and possible merch idea designs, and the recap of the Lonely Hearts Ball that I was a part of this year! The theme music was created by Eddie Cantu and full permission was given to use for this podcast.

Episode 104, I talk to the 5 piece Post-Emo, Post-Screamo, Post-Hardcore band, Dead Bird from Brighton, UK. I ask the guys about how the band formed to begin with and then the name as well. I ask them all about their influences and also what the music scene is like there in the UK. I get into the venues that they have played and then ask them about their sound and how that was formed from the beginning. I ask them about how they did the recording for their album, "In The Absence Of" which came out in April of 2022. I then get into some of the lyrics of the songs that are played in the episode and find out some of the meaning of them which I didn't expect. There's also some bonus audio at the end as we shoot the shit about random stuff, and I decided to just add it at the end. Check it out now!!! I use Dead Bird's songs "Shall That Echoes Only" and "As Sunflowers Rise", which Dead Bird has given me permission to use. The new opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records and Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, who has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Dead Bird at their FB page at: Dead Bird | Facebook. Also, check out Dead Bird's IG page at: Dead Bird (@deadb.ird) • Instagram photos and videos , their YouTube page at: Dead Bird - YouTube and their Twitter page as well at: Dead Bird (@Deadb_ird) / Twitter

Episode 103, I got hit up by a mutual friend who brought up Jeff's name for the Podcast so here it is! I ask Jeff about being both a barber and an artist. I find out what he turns into art and some places that he goes to get a vendor's table at some expo shows and sells his stuff there. Based out of Pittsburgh, PA, Jeff goes to visit other states with his art and goes to check out their breweries in the area, as well as some tourist spots. I also ask Jeff about his wonderful guestroom at his house that is filled with old, collectible, fast food characters as well as cereal box characters. We do talk about his view on the AI art topic and what he thinks about it. I get into his start of art and training or schooling and how his style became. All of this and more so check this episode out!!! The new opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records and Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, who has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Jeff Bertrand at his FB page at: Jeff Bertrand | Facebook. Also, check out Jeff's IG page at: Jeff Bertrand (@jeff_bertrand) • Instagram photos and videos.

Episode 102, I have a conversation with Mike Galati, the owner of Modest Merch Screen Printing. I find out all about Modest Merch Printing and we also talk about skateboarding. I found out when and how Modest Merch started and how he came up with the name. I asked about the first thing Mike printed and somethings he won't print there. I asked about dream clients he has worked for or wants to work for. We also talk about the traffic accident that happened to Mike. He's still recovering from it and doing the work of 2 or 3 people. We also talked about the future plans of Modest Merch and more! The new opening theme music is "Shark Ethic" which was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records and Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, who has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Mike Galati at his FB page at: Mikel Galati | Facebook and the Modest merch FB page at: Modest Merch | Facebook . Also, check out Mike at his IG page at: Mikel Galati (@galatieatthis) • Instagram photos and videos and Modest Merch IG page at: Modest Merch (@modestmerch) • Instagram photos and videos.

Episode 101, I talk with Jon Orc of the 3-piece, Thrash band from San Francisco called Hemorage! Since recording the episode, they had bad luck involving someone driving away from the police to get away and crash into Hemorage's bus. What a way for a band who relies on that bus to get them to the shows and then also perform out of that bus with all their equipment. I found out about the band and how they've gone through members from the beginning. I ask them about their ideas of touring and doing shows outside of venue's as well as who came up with the bus idea to begin with. I then talk about their music and lyrics with Jon. I ask them about recording their music and them creating and selling their merch. All of this and more, so check it out now!!! The new opening theme music was made by Most Precious Blood from Trustkill Records and Josh Grabelle who runs Trustkill Records, who has given me permission to use to the song for my opening music. All permission was given to use it. You can check out Jon Orc and Hemorage at their FB page at: Hemorage | Facebook and their IG page at: Hemorage (@hemoragesf) • Instagram photos and videos or their YouTube page at: HemorageTV - YouTube