Infinite Banter

Episode 92: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Confucious about his upcoming album "From Start To Vision". We also discuss his past projects, how lyrics in verses are constructed, the legacy of Nas, Jersey cuisine and even some Star Wars talk. Four songs, including two exclusive tracks from the forthcoming album are featured within the episode. Check out Confucious on iTunes and YouTube- https://m.you...

Episode 91: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo M Doc Diego and Crotona P about their new album with Manzu Beats "3 Kingz". We also discuss, the concept of the album, the Hip Hop scene in Rochester New York, Dragon Ball Z and future projects. Check out “3 Kingz” on Bandcamp- https://cocareef1.bandcamp.com/album/3-kingz and at www.cocareef.com Episode is sponsored by Db Journey - https://bit.ly/37cP8YP

Episode 90: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo Jason Griff and Alaska about their new album "Human Zoo". We talk about the concept of the album, working with numerous artists on the project, horror films, old school video games and Boba Fett. Three songs from the album are featured within the episode. Check out “Human Zoo” and more music and merchandise from Griff and Alaska at- https://jasongriff.bandca...

Episode 89: Mark talks with former Chicago Bears safety, coach and current analyst with Sports USA Media- Mark Carrier. Talk includes expectations for the Bears season, Eddie Jackson’s turnovers decline, Justin Fields and whether he should be the starting QB, which teams to expect to be good this year and Carrier talks about the new Snoop Dogg cookbook. Check out Mark Carrier throughout the NFL se...

Episode 88: Mark talks with Hop artist 8ch2Owens about his album with DJ Proof- "The Waterproof", projects he has out and forthcoming, the Hip Hop scene in Florida and their fandom of "The Walking Dead" show and graphic novels. Three songs from 8ch2Owens are featured within the episode. Check out 8ch2Owens on WVCC Radio "Cyph Life Radio" streaming live on Twitch as well as his weekend bag, giving...

Episode 87: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo Toney Boi and Gaine$ about their new EP "Project 77". We also discuss coming up in the Buffalo Hip Hop scene, how Griselda has helped shine a spotlight on the city, working on this project as well as their upcoming projects. Three songs from their current EP are featured within the episode. Check out Toney Boi and Gaine$ on Bandcamp-https://toneyboi.bandcamp...

Episode 86: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist, booking agent, DJ and a member of the legendary "Doug E Fresh and The Get Fresh Crew"- DJ Chill Will. Mark and Will talk about his career in Hip Hop, first meeting Doug E Fresh, Barry B. and Slick Rick, technology in DJing, stories behind the scenes for classic songs like "Ladi Dadi", "The Show" and their landmark album "Oh My God". Chill Will even discu...

Episode 85: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Zilla Rocca about his new album "Vegas Vic". We also talk about bad Bears quarterbacks throughout the years, Bulls & 76ers talk, Greg Maddux and Michael Jordan. Zilla Rocca also talks working with different collaborators on his album and favorite Vegas themed movies. Three songs from the album are featured within the episode. Mark also talks about "Fr...

Episode 84: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Shaw Calhoune about his new album "The Rudy Tape", the concept of the album, favorite movies from Rudy Ray Moore, 1970 Black Cinema films, The NBA and past and future projects. Check out Shaw Calhoune’s music on bandcamp- https://shawcalhoune.bandcamp.com/album/the-rudy-tapeEpisode is sponsored by Db Journey- https://bit.ly/37cP8YP

Episode 83: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Shottie about his new EP with producer Tev95 "Moskvitch 1/3". We also discuss the concept of the EP, upcoming projects, his influences and his comic book "Popova”. Three songs from the EP are featured within the episode. Check out Shottie’s comic book “Popova” - https://m.comixology.com/Popova/comics-series/95107 and his podcast “Human Sushi” www.humansus...

Episode 82: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Jehovah Nissi about his new album "Hovito", his time meeting and getting to know the late Hip Hop artist Proof, the scene in Rochester New York and working a studio session with Shakira. Three songs from the album are featured within the episode. Check out Jehovah Nissi here- https://linktr.ee/hovanissi Mark, also talks about reading new books from past g...

Episode 81: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist and turntablist Jay-Ef about his new EP with producer J. Depina "Believe It Or Not" which features top MC's like Masta Ace, Torae and Planet Asia. Jay talks about DJing since 1984 and the changes that the art form has gone through over the years. Jay also talks about dice games at D&D Studios, opening sets for Run D.M.C. and who his favorite DJs are....

Episode 80: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Raf Almighty, from the duo Dirt Platoon. Raf talks about his new album "537 Dolphin Street", as well as what Baltimore did to help mold who he became as an artist. Two songs from the album are featured within the episode. The album is available at - www.elitesoundinternational.com Episode is sponsored by Relief Factor - https://bit.ly/3f5iKMo

Episode 79: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist T.F about his new album- "Dough Networkz Presents Skanless Summer" with producer team Local Astronauts. We talk about the concept of the album, movies that influence his music and future projects. Three songs from the album are featured within the episode. Check out T.F music here- https://solo.to/skanlesssummer Episode is sponsored by Relief Factor- "htt...

Episode 78: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Pennjamin Bannekar about his upcoming album "#THEVMT" and one of the singles from the new album "Prologue That Breeze" is featured within the episode. We also talk about his past projects, growing up in different cities, why Penn is a Yankees fan and if Michael Jordan is still "The Goat". Check out Pennjamin Bannekar at- https://linktr.ee/pennbannekar Mar...

Episode 77: Mark talks with Hip Hop artists, M Doc Diego and DBTZ of Manzu Beats about their new album "Universal Tongues Vol. 2", as well as about their past and future projects together and working on this album while they are in different countries (Diego lives in Rochester New York and DBTZ is in Spain). Three songs from the duo are featured within the episode. Check out their music on Bandcam...

Episode 76: Mark talks with Boston Hip Hop artist Dagha about his new album "D-A To The G", his work as an educator, coming up on The Boston Hip Hop scene and his past and future projects. Three songs from the album are featured within the episode. Check out Dagha at www.dagha.com Episode is sponsored by Baxter Blue- https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471

Episode 75: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist DJ Real One about his new album "Direct Flight", the Hip Hop scene in Houston, interactions with Shock G and Mos Def, working with artists like M Doc Diego, Dre Cobbs and The Morlock Crew as well as past projects. Three songs from the album are featured within the episode. Check out DJ Real One- https://linktr.ee/djrealone Episode is sponsored by Baxter B...

Episode 74: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Chubs, about his new single "Nose Bone", past and future projects and his favorite place to eat pasta. Three songs from Chubs are featured within the episode. Find Chubs on all streaming platforms and social media. https://linktr.ee/Chubs

Episode 73: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo King Micah The Infamous and MIGHTYHEALTHY about their new album "KINGMIGHTY2”. We also talk about their past and future projects, working with various artists on the album and memories of recently passed Hip Hop icons. Three songs from the album are featured within the episode. Find their album and more at www.kingmighty2.com

Episode 72: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Bub Styles about his new album "Outerwear SZN", being from Brooklyn and his memories of recently passed Hip Hop icons DMX & Black Rob. Three songs from his new album are featured within the episode. Check out Bub Styles at www.bubstyles.com Also, Mark replays segments of a past interview he did with "Digital Underground" member Money B about his time...

Episode 71: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist G4 Jag about his new album with producer Mephux "Regressions". G4 also talks about future projects, surviving 9/11 and the legacy of recently passed Hip Hop icon DMX. Three songs from the album are featured within the episode. Check out G4 Jag and Lord Mobb at www.lordmobb.com

Episode 70: Mark talks with Hip Hop artists SB and Genesis7, about their new track "Reppin The Go". They also talk about past and future projects, SB and Genesis7’s college basketball days, growing up in Chicago, as well this being the first time they worked together. Four songs are featured within the episode, including the new single from SB & Genesis7 "Reppin The Go". Check out SB at www.sb...

Episode 69: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo Alex Ludovico and Jason Griff about their new EP "Three One Two", memories of recently passed collaborater and friend Scorcese and future projects. Three songs featuring Ludovico and Griff are included in the episode. Check out their music and other artists at www.insubordinaterecords.com Mark also gives his thoughts on "Coming 2 America"

Episode 68: Mark talks with actor, teacher, musician and bike rider Jayson Warner Smith. Mark banters with Jayson about his start in acting, riding his Triumph Bonneville motorcycle in his short film "Learning to Fly", teaching acting, and of course his time on "The Walking Dead" as Gavin. Check out Jayson Warner Smith at- www.jaysonsmith.com and his Vimeo at Vimeo.com/242665639