The Upgrade Podcast

Episode 101 - We're baaaack!Paying tribute to Andy Lavine (7/8/76 - 8/25/2023) The Vince McMahon Scandal Vince & Donald Trump: Pervert PalsDana White carrying bags for Vince & Donald Link to the Andy Lavine tribute episode of DBC: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ETg8ciJPHAhIbwXf1tPcy?fbclid=IwAR2cKZPceK_-GAQ3dpW-gVNKEhs9XmZaqHJmulj3TyETwZKm9zZ-yCportUhttp://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #vincemcmahon #mcmahonfamily #wwe #prowrestling #donaldtrump #perverthoover #ufc #danawhite #tko

Episode 100 - ONE HUNDRED EPISODES! Gary & Len talk about their separate weekend road trips to hardcore shows. First up is Gary's trip to the Death Threat 25th anniversary shows in New Haven, CT, including the New Haven pizza wars. Next up Len talks about travelling to Louisville, KY for LDB Fest, including airport luck, technical talk, and a not-so-good pizza experience. All with the usual tangents you expect from The Upgrade!http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #pizza #goodpizza #badpizza #newhaven #louisville #deaththreat25 #ldbfest 

Episode 099 - Len & Gary discuss the recent spy balloon controversy and other non-alien UFOs, the recent train derailments, domestic terrorism, crime, and the political implications of all this crap.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #spyballoon #trainderailments #domesticterrorism #politics #crime #democrats #republicans

Episode 098 - Part 2 of The Upgrade's discussion of some of the best second records in music. No spoilers but there's a variety of genres represented, including pop, alternative rock, thrash metal, hip hop, grunge, classic rock & more!http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #bestsecondrecords #popmusic #thrashmetal #grunge #numetal #hiphop #alternativerock #classicrock

Episode 097 - The Upgrade discusses some of the best second records in music. Len & Gary start with some  discussion about recent road trips to see music (specifically the Holiday Jam in Reading PA and the Prayer For Cleansing show in North Carolina), and the eternal war of SHEETZ VS WAWA. From there the guys get into a long discussion (two episodes worth!) about some great second records. No spoilers but there's a variety of genres represented, including pop, alternative rock, thrash metal, hip hop, grunge, classic rock & more!http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #bestsecondrecords #popmusic #thrashmetal #grunge #numetal #hiphop #alternativerock #classicrock

Episode 096 - Len & Gary start with some random driving/tour  stories and then get into an extremely angry discussion about the new season of The Handmaid's Tale and how it completely jumped the shark. The conversation jumps to tv & movies: Stranger Things, The Walking Dead franchise, The Sopranos, The Matrix, Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman and celebrity health battles, Danny Elfman. From there the pair jump into a deep discussion about stand up comedy… Dave Chapelle, comedy as social commentary and a tool for self reflection and personal growth, Patrice O'Neal, good and bad current comedians, and can classic comedy exist in today's climate? Finally the discussion turns to pro wrestling, Vice's Tales From The Territories & the upcoming movie about the Von Erich family.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #thehandmaidstale #handmaidstale #jumptheshark #tvreviews #televisionshows #strangerthings #thewalkingdead #thesopranos #blackpanther #chadwickboseman #standupcomedy #comedy #davechapelle #patriceoneal #prowrestling #wrestling #talesfromtheterritories #vonerichfamily

Episode 095 - The Upgrade Post-Election Day Wrap Up…. Len & Gary discuss Herschel Walker vs Raphael Warnock, Jon Fetterman, other races from the day, the giant shadow of Donald Trump, the upcoming Republican Civil War, Democrats getting lucky, and lots more.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #politics #democrats #republicans #progressives #elections

Episode 094 - An Upgrade Election Day Special (with extra profanity & rage)! Len & Gary prepare for the election with a lot of political discussion… The Supreme Court serving the Orange King (or are they?), the Pelosi attack, cuckoo conspiracy theories, which political party serves the people (spoiler: neither one), the war on progressive ideas, the Fetterman mess in Pennsylvania, attacks on the democratic process, and much more.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #politics #democrats #republicans #progressives #elections

Episode 093 - The Upgrade is back from a short unplanned hiatus! This week Len & Gary talk about their unexpected break, Len's major upgrades to Landmine Studios, Gary's train track headaches, perspectives on the upcoming Biohazard reunion and the band's history, the Snapcase problem, Life of Agony, Iron Maiden, Turnstile's ascent from small rooms to arenas, bands who deny their roots, L7, 90's & 00's music festivals vs recent corporate fests, Woodstock '99, Ticketmaster's corrupt bullshit, and lots more!http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #musicfestivals #biohazard #lifeofagony #ironmaiden #turnstile #l7 #ticketmaster

Episode 092 - This week The Upgrade talks pro wrestling again…. Focusing on the retirement of WWE founder Vince McMahon. Len, Gary and guest host Marty Shea discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of Vince's almost 50 year career at the top of the WWF/WWE and speculate on the future of the company in today's ever-evolving content landscape.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #prowrestling #vincemcmahon #wwe #wwf #wrestling ------------------------     

Episode 091 - Marty Shea returns to The Upgrade to recap THIS IS HARDCORE 2022. Marty, Len & Gary discuss the many good (and a handful of not so good) points of the long hardcore weekend… bands that caught them off guard, food & seating options, old man complaints, the enjoyable “family reunion” aspect, the return from (and the return of?) covid, the legendary Brian Yan, and much much more.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #thisishardcore #tihc2022 

Episode 090 - So the break didn't last long…. With the Supreme Court's insanity this week The Upgrade had no choice but to continue the discussion on the continued regression of the United States. Len, Gary & John Wren talk about the Court, Roe vs Wade, Republican insanity, Democratic cowardice, AOC & Progressives leading the charge for change (and meeting resistance from their own people), culture war bullshit, the disastrous setup for the 2022 & 2024 elections, and much much more. http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #politics #currentevents ------------------------

Episode 089 - The last time The Upgrade discusses current events… at least for a little while… Len & Gary discuss being overwhelmed by today's world, taking a mental health break from discussing current events for a bit and posing the question: “Is The Simulation Broken?” Everything is going haywire all around the world… Are we being overwhelmed with just too much information? Did quarantine make everyone crazy? The guys discuss some of the bigger issues, the causes, and the potential outcomes. http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #politics #currentevents ------------------------     

Episode 088 - Chris Frascella returns to the show. Len, Gary & Chris get into some serious discussion about Roe vs Wade, women's rights, religion, Florida's “Don't Say Gay” bill, the morality wars and the consistent hypocrisy of the extreme right, the myth vs the reality of “Defund the Police” and “The Radical Left”, Joe Biden shaking hands with ghosts, and age in politics. From there the trio get into tv & movies with a detailed (spoiler filled) discussion about the end of Ozark (Netflix), The Dropout (Hulu), We Own This City & Winning Time (HBO Max), Halo & Picard (Paramount), DMZ (HBO Max) & content straying from the source material (including Preacher & World War Z). Finally, the conversation moves to Star Wars: the upcoming Obi Wan Kenobi (Disney+), the revitalization of the Star Wars franchise through tv content, issues with the future of Star Wars content, the disconnect with the theme park attractions, (another) rant from Gary about The Last Jedi and the derailing of the franchise, a little bit about pro wrestling and Dark Side of the Ring returning to Vice, the reasons behind other franchises (Star Wars, DC, etc) failing to match the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, failed consistency in movies/tv & wrestling, and more.http://www.theupgradepodcast.netChris Frascella's Yoga Studio: https://themovementbycf.com#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #roevswade #politics #starwars #tvshows #ozark #jasonbateman #starwars #startrek #thedropout #weownthiscity #winningtime #startrek #prowrestling ------------------------     

Episode 087 - More underrated records talk, this time with a special guest! Dean Miller of No Redeeming Social Value joins The Upgrade to share some of his favorites! Again no spoilers, but if you know NRSV you can probably figure out a few of Dean's picks. This time around the guys and Dean get into punk rock, metal, 70's glam, funk rock and a bunch of 90's alternative & post hardcore. As always lots of great stories and the random tangents you expect from The Upgrade!http://www.nrsv.comhttps://www.facebook.com/noredeemingsocialvaluehttps://www.instagram.com/nrsv_nyhc/http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #noredeemingsocialvalue #nrsv #deannrsv #underratedrecords #90smusic #punkrock #hardcorepunk #posthardcore #glamrock #motleycrue #normanbatesandtheshowerheads #alternativerock #alternativemusic #thesensationalalexharveyband------------------------     

Episode 086 - After some random studio & local event talk, Len & Gary discuss the infamous Will Smith/Chris rock Oscars slap, Jada Pinkett Smith being a toxic individual, theories about whether the incident was staged or not, and speculating on the impact on the incident on the careers of those involved. The guys also follow up on the Episode 83 discussion of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the events in the weeks since, including talk of war crimes and the looming threat of World War III.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #oscarsslap #willsmith #jadapinkettsmith #chrisrock #oscars #academyawards  #russia #ukraine #worldwariii #worldwar3------------------------     

Episode 085 - Len & Gary are joined by their friend Ryan Citron for a conversation about all of The Upgrade's favorite subjects…. Movies & tv, Star Wars, hardcore music, pro wrestling & more! Violent hardcore shows, Lamours, the Bond Street Cafe, The Red Zone, Castle Heights, message boards, the internet and countering social anxiety, The Righteous Gemstones, Euphoria, shows that go on too long, the Stranger Things cast aging out, Shameless, detailed discussion of Ozark (SPOILERS), Disney+ (aka nerd crack), Jason Bateman, Peacemaker, Judd Apatow, the (awful) Star Wars sequel trilogy and The Book of Boba Fett, the deep interconnected parts of the Star Wars & Marvel cinematic universes, subtle generational influences in hardcore music, everyone knowing everyone in the hardcore scene, E Town Concrete and the NJ hardcore scene, discovering new music now vs the old days, Fury of Five, pro wrestling, GCW at The Hammerstein Ballroom, wrestler contracts, deathmatches, pro wrestling lifespans, the sad state of current WWE and the inevitable sale of the company, the saga of non-WWE wrestling at Madison Square Garden including the Ring of Honor/New Japan G1 Supercard show and its connections to AEW, Lego, and more shit talk!http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #njhc #newjerseyhardcore #starwars #tvshows #indiewrestling #prowrestling #comedy #ozark #jasonbateman #ringofhonor #njpw #gcw #mdk------------------------     

Episode 084 - Len & Gary discuss the life and career of legendary pro wrestler Scott Hall, including his early days, entering the WWF with the Razor Ramon gimmick, The Kliq, The Outsiders, the formation of the NWO, and his lasting effects on the entire pro wrestling industry.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #scotthall #razorramon #newworldorder #nwo #thekliq #prowrestling #wwe #wwf #wcw------------------------     

Episode 083 - (Recorded Monday night March 7th) In a serious episode of The Upgrade, Len & Gary get into an in-depth discussion about the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. The boys discuss Len's recent trip to California to record Glassjaw and Glassjaw's subsequent cancellation, Doc Coyle and the upcoming Bad Wolves tour, and Sunny Singh & Hate5Six. From there the conversation turns to Russia & the Ukraine… Starting off with some background history, the discussion turns to growing up during the Cold War and how that concept was forgotten over time, “The Day After” TV movie, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union. From there it gets tied into the current situation in the Ukraine and its impact elsewhere…. Putin's motivations, Gary's long standing theory about an alliance between Russia, China, North Korea and other countries, uneasy situations in Asia and how it will affect US imports, the “shadow civil war” in the United States, influencer culture, Trump, and the weakening of the United States on the world stage, China's impending economic takeover and how corporate greed enabled it, China's advances in technology and why the US can't keep up, Ukranians fighting for democracy vs Americans fighting against democracy, the role of racism in the decline of America, US inaction in the Russia/Ukraine situation and the drastic effect it will have on the 2024 presidential election, setting the stage for the re-emergence of Donald Trump, the complete insanity of the Republican Party and the complete incompetence of the Democratic Party, the question “has World War III already started?”, speculating on the future of this conflict and its long term effects on America and the world, and some discussion of fictionalized invasions of the mainland US including the movie “Bushwick” and the comic book (and upcoming HBO Max series) “DMZ”.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #russia #ukraine #worldwariii #worldwar3 #politics #democrats #republicans #fucktrump------------------------     

Episode 082 - The Upgrade digs into the secret stash! Len & Gary discuss some of their favorite underrated records. No spoilers here, you'll have to listen! But here's a hint: the picks cover a range of genres, from hard rock to hip hop, thrash to ska, 70's rock and even some black metal… plus all the tangents and wild stories you expect from The Upgrade!http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #underratedrecords #90smusic #80smusic #70smusic #ska #thrashmetal #blackmetal #hiphop #rapmusic------------------------     

Episode 081 - The Upgrade gets a little lighter this week with discussions about a few favorite subjects: music, movies & tv! Len & Gary start off talking about recording studio equipment and then get into a long discussion about physical music media… records, cds & cassettes, manufacturing, the sound of vinyl and their love of physical packaging. From there the conversation goes in a totally different direction talking about movies & tv. The duo gets into a detailed discussion of The Karate Kid/Cobra Kai… comparisons to The Book of Boba Fett & DC/Marvel franchises, flipping nostalgic content into fresh storytelling, the importance of respecting the source material, incorporating modern social issues into nostalgic content and some detailed character discussion and future predictions. From there the conversation moves to more Book of Boba Fett/Star Wars discussion, including criticism of the show from the online community, The Matrix Resurrections, other past shows that went too long, Westworld, Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul, upcoming shows and much more!http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #vinyl #records #cobrakai #karatekid #miyagiverse #starwars #bookofbobafett #westworld #breakingbad------------------------     

Episode 080 - Another episode commemorating the January 6th insurrection... This time Len & Gary are joined by past Upgrade guests Andy Levine & Tony Corrado. Lots of poop talk (continuing the theme from #77 with Pat Henry) and then more serious talk about vaccines and the insurrection… the role of Fox News, dictator worship, gerrymandering, The Big Lie vs REAL voter fraud, Don't Look Up, right wing grifting, the war on truth & common sense, following the money, co-opting the Punisher logo, the Epstein connections, insurrection prosecutions (or lack of) and the mathematics involved, Rule 34, “where were you on January 6th” stories, law enforcement bias, slow perception changes in police trials, the 12/23 LAPD accidental shooting in Los Angeles, repeat loser Hillary Clinton, Trump's ego boner, hard truths about the Capitol and how bad it could have been, the insurrection as a test run, predictions for 2022 and beyond, and much more.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #shitstories #politics #insurrection #capitolriot #fucktrump #fascism #racism #democrats #republicans #unitedstates #progressives ------------------------     

Episode 079 - A special episode of The Upgrade celebrating (ok definitely not) the anniversary of the January 6 Insurrection/Capitol Riots/whatever you wanna call it. Mani Mostafi from Racetraitor joins Len and Gary for a deep analysis of the storming of the Capitol and many related subjects. Not even gonna try to summarize this one, if you like The Upgrade's political discussion (and all the classic Upgrade-style tangents) then you'll thoroughly enjoy this episode.Racetraitor on Bandcamp: https://racetraitor-hc.bandcamp.com/Racetraitor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/racetraitorcoreRacetraitor on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/racetraitor.hc/Racetraitor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racetraitor/http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #manimostafi #racetraitor #politics #insurrection #capitolriot #fucktrump #fascism #racism #democrats #republicans #unitedstates #aoc #progressives ------------------------     

Episode 078 - The Upgrade recaps the shit year that was 2021! Len and Gary talk a lot about the events of the past year along with the usual random stories….lots of politics & news (Marjorie Taylor Greene, Qanon insanity, the prison industrial complex, Kyle Rittenhouse, AOC and the war on Progressives, the invisible VP), quarantine madness, the Pennsylvania hardcore scene, entertainment (tv shows, movies, Netflix, Kevin Hart, Patrice O'Neal, The Real World Homecoming, Cobra Kai, Marvel/Disney vs Scarlett Johansson), a LONG discussion about Spider Man: No Way Home, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the multiverse, alternate history, and time travel rules in different movie/tv/book continuities (Gary's nerd specialties), more movie talk (kids movies, The Suicide Squad), other good and bad movies from the year, covid closings, and more. http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #fuck2021 #politics #progressives #aoc #qanonisacult #pahc #2021tvshows#2021movies #spidermannowayhome #marvel #mcu #alternatehistory #timetravel ------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 077 - Longtime friend of the Upgrade Pat Henry from Swashbuckle joins the show for the first time. It's hard to summarize this ridiculousness, let's just say that this conversation is wild even by Upgrade standards…. singing next to cat shit, John Pinette, lots of bass talk, 90's/early 2000's hardcore shows, pirates, Bumblefoot, comic books, pro wrestling, touring stories, lots of shit talk (figurative AND literal), and so much more.https://swashbuckleband.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/SwashbuckleBandhttps://www.instagram.com/swashbuckleband/http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #pathenry #swashbuckle #swashbuckleband #piratemetal #bass #bassguitar------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 076 - Musician and film score composer Jesse Zuretti joins The Upgrade! Jesse talks to Len & Gary about a variety of subjects, including living in Denver vs the east coast, stand up comedy, comic book movies, Watchmen, Lovecraft Country, Jesse's recent work scoring a horror movie and working with producer Jens Bogren on the new Amorphis release, Michael Jackson, Jesse's influences including Trent Reznor & Danny Elfman, non-traditional film scoring, John Carpenter, Jesse's band Binary Code recording with Len almost 20 years ago, advantages gained from the DIY ethics of the hardcore scene, the creative process for the most recent Binary Code record “Memento Mori” (2020), working with Ibanez guitars, recording guitar tones and current production techniques, London hardcore band Knuckledust, skinny “beatdown” bands, European football “enthusiasm”, Jesse's work for Marvel, differences between playing in a touring band vs composing for tv/film, Bond vs Bourne vs Mission Impossible, hated actors, musical guilty pleasures, awful nu metal bands and more!https://jessezuretti.com/http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #jessezuretti #composer #marvelcomics #filmcomposer #videogamecomposer #binarycodeband #progressivemetal #progmetal #numetal #ibanezguitars #movies #tvshows------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 075 - Another episode of IT'S TIIIME! This episode John, Len & Gary discuss last weekend's stacked UFC 268 card, including projecting some future match-ups, comparing Dana White to Vince McMahon, discussing UFC ticket prices, scumbag Jon Jones, and much more.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #boxing #mma #mixedmartialarts #ufc #ufc268 #usmanvscovington2 #kamaruusman #colbycovington #thugrose #zhangweili #marlonvera #frankieedgar #justingaethje #michaelchandler #jonjones #conormcgregor #danawhite #vincemcmahon #prowrestling #sportsentertainment #wwe ------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 074 - John Wren is back for more combat sports discussion. John, Len & Gary get into Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder, bullshit booking in boxing, Jon Jones and his endless scumbaggery, UFC's hypocritical domestic violence policy, Conor McGregor, UFC (and other companies) putting profits above everything, coach Mike Winkeljohn cutting ties with Jon Jones, sports personalities wrongly made out to be examples, live MMA shows, John's first live wrestling show in 16 years at a GCW show, Len's work on wrestler Jimmy Lloyd's upcoming new entrance music, GCW's upcoming Hammerstein Ballroom show and memories of other Hammerstein shows, wild ass Pantera & Slayer shows, the Ozzfest Fighting Championship™, Brian Yan vs food, John's Ironman races, differing views about water, MMA weight cuts, fighter rankings, the leverage game between companies and fighters/wrestlers, Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan's lies, and more.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #boxing #mma #mixedmartialarts #ufc #jonjones #conormcgregor #danawhite #prowrestling #sportsentertainment #wwe #gamechangerwrestling #metal #pantera #slayer------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 073 - Part 2 of 2001 in music! After talking about the duds last episode, Len & Gary move on to the better stuff this week. This wild convo covers 2001 releases by Slipknot, Sevendust, Sum 41, Blink 182, Slayer, POD, Guru, Andrew WK, Kill Your Idols, Most Precious Blood, The Donnas, Zao, Big Pun, Stevie Nicks, Bouncing Souls, Redman, Ludacris, King Django, The Slackers, Arch Enemy, Candiria, Burnt By The Sun, Burn, Agents of Man, Ringworm, Irate, 7 Angels 7 Plagues, Mobb Deep, The Cranberries, No Doubt, Thursday, Jimmy Eat World and more!http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #2001inmusic------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 072 - This week (and next) The Upgrade jumps into another time warp! This time Len & Gary spend two episodes going back to 2001 and discussing the records released that year. This week's discussion centers on some disappointments and some straight up BAD records that dropped that year. The convo starts with discussion of the Bad Wolves/Tommy Vext fiasco, and then turns to the average, forgettable or downright terrible records of 2001, including Fear Factory, Megadeth, Biohazard, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society, Cypress Hill, Wu Tang Clan, Vision of Disorder, Throwdown, Bane, American Nightmare, Sepultura, and more. Next week in Part 2 is the good stuff!http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #2001inmusic------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 071 - In a departure from the usual Upgrade episodes, this is just a quick discussion about September 11th. Not originally intended to be part of the podcast, Len & Gary decided to share this quick segment to commemorate the 20th anniversary of that terrible day. Never forget. http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #september11th------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------

Episode 070 - WE TOLD YOU SO. Len & Gary revisit some old discussions and predictions from previous episodes and talk about some things they got right: covid & working from home, evictions, covid restrictions & small businesses, the California wildfires, corporate puppet Joe Biden, invisible Kamala Harris, compromising in politics, infrastructure, and the Woodley/Paul fight. From there the conversation switches to talk about recent tv shows, including Clickbait, Stranger Things, You, & Ozark (all on Netflix). That leads to a deep discussion about the crime/horror series The Outsider (HBO), based on a story by Stephen King. And finally the boys discuss future watching plans.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #covid #politics #progressives #joebiden #kamalaharris #democrats #republicans #tvshows #television #clickbait #strangerthings #ozark #theoutsider------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 069 - Marty Shea joins the show once again for more pro wrestling talk (we'll change the subject next week, we swear!). Marty, Len & Gary talk about the monumental return of CM Punk on AEW Rampage, how this is the best time to be (or return to being) a wrestling fan, tiring of wrestling shows with no fans, comparable crowd reactions, the buildup to the Punk return, Jim Cornette's surprising reaction, Vince McMahon and the total corporatization of WWE, comparing WWE to UFC, how kayfabe was killed to maximize profits, Vince's legacy and his cringeworthy deal with Saudi Arabia, WWE over-scripting vs AEW's organic approach, WWE bringing up and sabotaging NXT talent, comparing Punk's return to other emotional moments in pop culture, content and the battle for the consumer's attention, AEW building trust with fans and workers, Booker T's ridiculous reaction to the Punk return, racist Vince, speculating on Punk's booking, the future of WWE if they get sold, comparing WWE to Lucasfilm's hits and misses with Star Wars, and more food talk (of course!).Iron Price on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ironpricehcIron Price on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironpricehc/http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #prowrestling #cmpunk #aew #allelitewrestling #wwe #vincemcmahon #raw #smackdown #aewdynamite #aewrampage #pizza------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 068 - This week Len & Gary are joined by longtime friend and pro wrestler Steve Huey. These three amigos ramble in many different directions (as you would expect from The Upgrade)…. pro wrestling, tv & movies, hardcore shows, the Warped Tour, Soulseek & Kazaa, Hellfest 2004, pandemic hardcore politics, pro wrestling during the pandemic, the current state of pro wrestling and the competition for your entertainment dollar, day job people & family coming to see your “side gig” (wrestler or musician), Xmas movies, horror movies, Steve's roots in wrestling, his career path & his disrespect for his body, donuts, pizza & other arguments about food, and more.Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevexhuey/Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevehuey631http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #prowrestling #independentwrestling #indiewrestling #vxswrestling #napoleondynamite #warpedtour #hellfest2004 #pizza #donuts------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 067 - IT'S TIIIME! (again)... John Wren joins Len & Gary once again to talk UFC! The trio spend some time discussing last weekend's UFC 265 card, including weight cuts, questionable decisions, the early days of The Ultimate Fighter, Derrick Lewis being off his game, Amanda Nunes, and much more. From there the discussion turns to Len & Gary's night at a pro wrestling event… diehard fans, heel wrestlers taunting fans, Federal Donuts, the insane physical things wrestlers do, intergender wrestling, 2 Cold Scorpio, wrestler sizes, the influences of new generation wrestlers, Gary's ECW stories, the similarity between indie wrestlers & touring bands, seeing wrestlers before they become tv superstars, and more. Finally, John talks about his participation in Ironman races and then everyone jumps in on the world famous mosh pit beer video.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #ufc #mma #mixedmartialarts #ufc265 #prowrestling #aew #wwe #wcw #gcw #gamechangerwrestling #independentwrestling #indiewrestling #vxswrestling------------------------ http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast ------------------------ http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast ------------------------ 

Episode 066 - Another episode about one of Gary's favorite subjects: pro wrestling! Len & Gary talk about AEW, Impact, New Japan, GCW and others crossing over talents, the shock of Nick Gage on national television, deathmatch wrestling, comparing AEW to mid-90s WCW, AEW's growing roster including disgruntled wrestlers & legends from WWE, AEW's rumored signing of Bryan Danielson & CM Punk, WWE defeating themselves with their disastrous creative process & business practices, AEW on the verge of becoming the #1 wrestling company in the world, Len attending the WCW Great American Bash 1999, comparing WWE's current failures to the end of WCW, analyzing Nick Gage vs Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite, Dominos Pizza vs PBR, independent wrestling, olympic wrestling, an upcoming Upgrade outing to a VXS Wrestling show, and more.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #prowrestling #aew #wwe #wcw #gcw #gamechangerwrestling #deathmatch #nickgage #chrisjericho #bryandanielson #cmpunk #independentwrestling #indiewrestling #vxswrestling------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 065 - More talk about recent news & current events… Len & Gary discuss some old Landmine Studios Patterson tales, Simone Biles & the olympics, covid variants & the vaccine, potential vaccine mandates in New York and the rest of the country, the first day of the insurrection committee hearings, connecting the dots with the actions of the Democratic Party over the last few election cycles, the death of Slipknot founding member Joey Jordison, hair metal festivals and more.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #simonebiles #tokyoolympics #politics #americanculture #covid #vaccinehesitancy #insurrection #cult45 #racism #slipknot #joeyjordison------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 064 - The Upgrade gets back into current events! Len & Gary discuss work crap, Judas & The Black Messiah and racist stupidity, the January 6th insurrection, the trio of recent books about Donald Trump, Trump's continued (perceived?) power in politics, how close Cult45 got to an actual takeover and the similarities to the plot of The Handmaid's Tale, climate change, the circus regarding an “investigation” into the insurrection, more police nonsense, covid & vaccination messes, the Tokyo Olympics, the disaster of the Olympic business model over the years, Japan's mismanagement of covid, the anti-intimacy Tokyo Olympic Village beds, more shit talk about Conor McGregor & some other UFC talk.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #politics #americanculture #covid #vaccinehesitancy #insurrection #cult45 #racism #tokyoolympics #conormcgregor #ufc------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 063 - Once again IT'S TIIIME! Len & Gary team up with John Wren to discuss the entire UFC 264 card from this past weekend, including Jessica (Third) Eye, a debatable poor stoppage by Herb Dean, and of course a tough break (get it?) for Conor McGregor. Plus plenty of the usual tangents, including the mathematics of a UFC card, MMA becoming “sports entertainment”, future fights and much much morehttp://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #mma #mixedmartialarts #ufc #ufc264 #conormcgregor #dustinpoirier #taituivasa #sportsentertainment------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 062 - Often asked about and in this episode you get some answers: Len & Gary talk about the origins of their musical journeys. The show starts with Gary talking about attending recent wrestling shows and his love for independent professional wrestling. From there Len & Gary get into music: their family's influence on their musical development, first music purchases and first instruments, early musical influences and much more including lots of talk about live shows (in arenas and small venues), discovering new music pre-internet, and lots of stories from 30+ years of loving music, playing music & working in the music business.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore ------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 061 - All about THE HANDMAID'S TALE. Len & Gary both recently binged the entire series, so they get into a deep discussion analyzing the show and its characters & world, how the story comes dangerously close to things in the real world, speculation about the future of the series, and lots more!http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #thehandmaidstale #handmaidstale #handmaidsonhulu------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 060 - This week is another recurring special for The Upgrade. John Wren joins Len & Gary for IT'S TIIIME where the trio discusses MMA and related subjects.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #mma #mixedmartialarts #ufc------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 059 - This week is another POD SIDE OF THE RING where Len & Gary discuss more about DARK SIDE OF THE RING on Vice and plenty of other pro wrestling related stories. This time around the guys discuss The Collision in Korea, 2 Cold Scorpio's gangsta status, Ric Flair's plane crash in the 70's, Japanese wrestling including Jushin Thunder Liger & The Great Muta, Arn Anderson & the scissors incident with Sid Vicious in 1993, Sid in ECW in the late 90's, terrible injuries on live tv in wrestling & MMA, Len & Gary's travel stories, Antonio Inoki's history with Rikidozan and his work in both pro wrestling & politics, concerns about North Korea in today's world and the “new” Cold War, upcoming Dark Side episodes & wishlists for future episodes, the beginnings of the Ring of Honor promotion, CM Punk, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Droz, and more.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #darksideofthering #prowrestling #deathmatch #deathmatchwrestling #ecw #wcw #wwe #wwf #ringofhonor #roh #njpw #newjapanprowrestling #gcw #gamechangerwrestling #2coldscorpio #ricflair #antonioinoki------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 058 - This week legendary guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal joins Len & Gary on The Upgrade! Bumblefoot talks about international travel, his engineer & producer work (including working on records for Indecision, Most Precious Blood, Swashbuckle & more), his work with Sons of Apollo, Guns n Roses, Art of Anarchy & also his solo work, the wear & tear of touring, the current political/social climate, Idiocracy, covid and the vaccine, his hot sauce, and tons more!http://www.bumblefoot.com/https://www.facebook.com/bumblefoothttps://www.instagram.com/bumblefoot/https://twitter.com/bumblefootBuy Ron's hot sauce at: http://www.bumblefoothotsauce.com/http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #bumblefoot #ronbumblefootthal #guitar #guitarist #musicproducer #recordingengineer #sonsofapollo #gunsnroses #hotsauce------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 057 - In what will be a recurring theme on The Upgrade, Len & Gary do a deep dive into the current season DARK SIDE OF THE RING on Vice. The guys discuss some of the subjects discussed on the show and mix in their own thoughts and memories, including: the legendary career of New Jack, Gary's memories of live ECW shows and the last days of ECW, the end of WCW & ECW and WWE's role including the failed “Invasion” angle, Nick Gage and his work in CZW & GCW, deathmatch wrestling, wrestling deaths, Brian Pillman, Brian Pillman Jr & the rift within the Pillman family, Nick Gage vs David Arquette, Scott Steiner's road rage promos, the madness of ECW in its prime, and more.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #darksideofthering #prowrestling #deathmatch #deathmatchwrestling #ecw #wcw #wwe #wwf #newjack #nickgage #davidarquette #gcw #gamechangerwrestling #brianpillman #scottsteiner #bigpoppapump------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 056 - No guest this week so Len & Gary talk about some current events. Subjects include: thoughts on the recent Israel/Palestine conflict and the role of the United States in the conflict, Joe Biden living up to their (low) expectations, the US creating their own enemies, progressive thinking regarding money in politics, true reasons behind hatred of “The Squad” in Congress, lack of accountability in politics, government, and life in general (especially anything corporate), QAnon hypocrisy, differing views on the covid vaccine & vaccine hesitancy and how history has created this distrust, Trump's role in the vaccine and the distrust, thoughts on “herd immunity”, the abandonment of medical privacy to promote vaccination, vaccine “shaming” and how “selfie culture” feeds into it further, beliefs & perceptions in the real world and how easy It is for intelligent people to believe questionable things, more “selfie culture” discussion, the US possibly becoming an oligarchy (look it up), sociopathy in America, dehumanization and racism, The Handmaid's Tale and how much of that fiction is dangerously close to our current reality, and more.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #politics #americanculture #covid #vaccinehesitancy #selfieculture #sociopathy #racism #handmaidstale------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------   

Episode 055 - This week's guest is visual artist Mike Oviedo. Len & Gary talk a bit about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and why some of the character movie rights were split between different companies, and the new season of Dark Side of the Ring on Vice (This episode was recorded on 5/3/21 before the tragic passing of New Jack). From there Mike joins the conversation and the trio talk about old school pro wrestling, the best wrestling video game of all time, sports video games, Mike growing up in the Bronx, how he discovered metal & hardcore, Headbanger's Ball, discovering new music before the internet, traveling from the Bronx to Lamours in Brooklyn, connections between the hardcore and hip hop scenes, making friends in the hardcore scene, new music/bands, BCS playing Miami in 2005, how music inspired Mike to start drawing, the last place on earth to be wired for cable (the Bronx), Sunday morning tv being garbage, cable black boxes, Mike's time at the School of Visual Arts and his first art-related job, getting into animation and the video game industry, the effects of the pandemic on Mike's work and transitioning to freelance work, mental health issues and finding and providing support during covid, technology's role in today's mental health issues, kids forced to pick a career at a young age, the social media cesspool, online shit-talkers, artistic inspirations, Batman The Animated Series and its influence on the animation industry, NFTs & cryptocurrency, Mike's other projects, trying to stay positive, dabbling in the liquor industry with the Colombian White brand, and more.Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ov8do/Columbian White Aguardiente: https://www.instagram.com/colombianwhite/http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #heavymetal #crossover #darksideofthering #prowrestling #marvel #marvelcinematicuniverse #cartoonist #cartoons #artist #animation ------------------------     

Episode 054 - This week is part two of Len & Gary discussion with Brian Diaz (Tech for Fall Out Boy, ex-Edna's Goldfish/The Reunion Show). The conversation continues from last week with Brian talking about working together with Gary at Tower Records in the 90s, Brian's ska band Edna's Goldfish, his pop punk band The Reunion Show, being signed to Victory Records, starting as a guitar tech working for the band Brand New, working with other bands and eventually joining up with Fall Out Boy, more Guns n Roses stories, traveling to remote locations, tour logistics, pianos, Brian's current all-roadie band Knifes, Brian's photography hobby and falling back on that during covid, photographing the BLM protests in LA in May, Qanon weirdos in Huntington Beach, living in LA vs NY, and more. Brian on IG: http://www.instagram.com/briankeithdiazBrian's print shop: https://www.briandiazphoto.com/http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #ska #poppunk #ednasgoldfish #thereunionshow #tourlife #roadie #falloutboy #gunsnroses #photography #musicphotography #streetphotography #musicfestivals #covidreopening------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 053 - Brian Diaz (Tech for Fall Out Boy, ex-Edna's Goldfish/The Reunion Show) joins the show this week (and next) for a two-part conversation. Brian talks to Len & Gary about UFC running a full arena with no capacity restrictions for UFC 261, the Madball show at Tompkins Square Park show and the aftermath, thoughts about reopening after covid, the myth of “social distancing” in NYC and LA, touring workers and how bad covid really decimated the touring industry, finding your mental footing in the post-covid world, “vaccine bullying”, the future of “vaccinated” vs “non-vaccinated”, online shit-talkers, false stories regarding the Tompkins show, mask attitudes in different states, NY haters, Star Wars talk, deathmatch wrestling, things they missed and didn't miss during quarantine, European festivals, music festivals adopting theme park style tiers, theme park crowding, comforts as older traveling musicians, compromising standards, the worldwide touring shutdown in March/April 2020, details about Brian's day to day routine on tour, playing bass for Guns n Roses rehearsal, and more. Brian on IG: http://www.instagram.com/briankeithdiazBrian's print shop: https://www.briandiazphoto.com/http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #ska #poppunk #ednasgoldfish #thereunionshow #tourlife #roadie #falloutboy #gunsnroses #photography #musicphotography #streetphotography #musicfestivals #covidreopening------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     

Episode 052 - This episode starts with a convo already in progress (this is what happens when you talk before you press record)… Len & Gary talk about defunct movie theaters in NY & NJ (including Amboy Cinemas & Whitestone Cinemas), exploring movie theater history, viewing past aerial photos to compare landscape/building changes, the Bronx's Co-op City and it's earlier life as the theme park Freedomland, old train stations & train lines, more talk of changes in the area surrounding Landmine Studios, Six Flags Great Adventure, Disney World, Universal Studios, roller coasters, dangerous theme park rides, funnel cake, favorite ice cream flavors, “Closed For Storm” the upcoming documentary about the Six Flags New Orleans abandoned since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, documentaries including Sound City, Hired Gun, The Last Blockbuster and The Wrecking Crew, music business changes from the 60s to the current day, Magic Mountain, Cedar Point, fat guys vs roller coaster restraints,  fat guy airplane tales, NYC subway travel headaches, speculating on covid's long term effects on the NYC work environment, how shared workspace solutions like WeWork fit into that scenario and more.  Sites mentioned (not paid advertisements):http://www.cinematreasures.orghttp://www.historicaerials.comhttps://www.closedforstorm.com/http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #movietheaters #abandonedtheater #abandonedthemepark #trenton #bronx #freedomland #themepark #sixflags #documentary #covid #workfromhome------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      -----------------------http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast------------------------

Episode 051 - (recorded 4/19, the day before the Chauvin verdict was announced) Len & Gary talk about Covid & travel, corporations locking up the residential housing market, “Them” (Amazon Prime) and how it depicts real racial issues of the past (and present), other movies/shows that depict uncomfortable moments in history and how important it is to revisit those moments, the real history that is not taught in schools, speculating on the aftermath of the Derek Chauvin/George Floyd case, The Real World reunion, Kevin Powell being way ahead of his time and how race issues have not changed in 29 years (with various incidents to prove it), why cops should be furious with Derek Chauvin and other cops involved in similar incidents, Florida making it legal to run over protesters, army guy getting charged for harassing a kid, white power infesting all levels of enforcement/armed forces/politics, and more.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #racism #endracism #americanhistory #realworld #kevinpowell #courtroom #derekchauvin #policereform #endwhitesupremacy------------------------     http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast      ------------------------     http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast------------------------