Todays Boondoggle Podcast

In this episode Bill gets a phone call in with Nick Jost of the band Baroness. They're getting ready to hit the road and will be playing Mahall's in Lakewood on December 4th. Which leads to a discussion about Bowling with Baroness. We talk about when he came into the band and how that opportunity presented itself, The years he's put in and the rewards because of it, we also talk about the band put...

In this episode Bill talks with Mike Doody, The Founder and CEO of the Ultimate Sacrifice Foundation. We talk about the journey that led to Mike joining the Army, some of the horrors experienced in the valleys of Korengal and his connection to the Restrepo documentary, we also talk about some of the wild times with his platoon involving a Justin Bieber blow-up doll, his interview on Fox News, the...

In this episode Bill gets in a quick chat with Jef Rhodes of the band Them Damn Kings right from the tour bus heading to their next venue. They're playing main support for the band Gemini Syndrome and will be playing The Winchester in Lakewood on November 2nd. We talk about the bands Black Sabbath and Black Label Society influences and his love for Ozzy. We talk about trying to make a music video...

In this episode Bill talks with Dan Cull and Josh Kabat, former owners of the Legendary Peabody's Down Under concert venue. To help commemorate October 29th known in Cleveland Music Scene as Peabody's Day, We take a walk down memory lane with the 2 owners known for putting the club on the map. The Statute of Limitations have passed and all the evidence was destroyed with the building, so we get do...

In this episode Bill talks with an Emmy-Nominated Musician and Sober Advocate that goes by the name STATIC. We talk about denim jackets and metal patches at 11 years old because Mom's into Black Sabbath, working in a music store and our higher power opening pathways to success, the similarities to being a touring musician and military brotherhood, the many gifts of Bill Wilson, helping at risk you...

In this episode Bill catches up with his old friend John Sustar, formerly Johnny Evil. We talk about his early days playing Go Go Music in a mostly black Maryland High School, to playing in Methane and Basement Love Underground in Cleveland, the challenge that took him from guitar into music production and song writing, creating Ventana, facing some of the obstacles and ugliness of the music busin...

In this episode Bill talks with a "Positive Veteran" Ryan Cary. We discuss Ryan's upbringing in an alcoholic home, what inspired him to serve our country, the bonds he's made from that time, how it's shaped him into who he is today, and what he continues to do to make a difference in the veterans community, and in life in general. Ryan also shares some of his own struggles with PTSD and self-loath...

In this episode Bill and his buddy Flo White talk with Flo's friend and Wholistic Health expert Dr. Charmaine of Anyana Kai the Detox Depot and Bassetts Health Foods of Toledo, Ohio.    During our conversation we talk about Dr. Charmaines family history in Wholistic Medicine, as well as her fathers days as a freedom fighter here in the U.S., plus her time studying Remote Viewing in...

In this episode Bill talks with the Senior Pastor for the First Heavy Metal Church of Christ, Brian Smith. We talk about Brian's calling from management for a construction company to serving Jesus Christ today as the Senior Pastor for the First Heavy Metal Church of Christ, We talk about his love of Heavy Metal Music, his influences, and his own band St. Hellion. We also discuss the Global Plandem...

In this episode Bill talks with Ash Costello of the band New Years Day. We talk about Ash's earliest days performing as a child and her high school ska band, how the band New Year's Day came together as well as the band name, Ash gives advice to young women looking to pursue a career in entertainment, as well as being a strong advocate for women's empowerment and rights within the industry. We als...

In this episode Bill talks with Vic and Theo of the band Pistacia. We talk about their overall experience playing their first Music Festival at Inkcarceration. We also talk about their individual journeys that brought them together at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, the local music scene in Boston, the wealth of knowledge they receive at Berklee, and how David Marvuglio became a mentor and...

In this episode Bill talks with Shane Ramer of That Sober Guy Podcast.   We talk about Shane's background in music, the days of hard partying, going to rehab, his early recovery, dealing with our feelings, and other areas of our lives that our addictive personalities are still a daily work in progress.  We also discuss That Sober Guy Podcast, the vision behind it, it's growth and cr...

In this episode Bill talks with Author and Entrepreneur, RaNae RA. We talk about the Real Rich Revolution being created today to take our personal powers back from the Powers that be. We also discuss her goals coming up as a young realtor and crossing into the Auto Industry and getting dirty in the foundry, as well as rising like a Phoenix in the world of e-commerce, becoming an award winning auth...

In this episode Bill talks with the returning Flo White. We go really deep in this episode which we call the Liquidation of the Nations. Flo shares his knowledge of the common laws going back into biblical times, how we are all slaves due to our lack of knowledge, we discuss past resets and the BUILD BACK BETTER theme behind "The Great Reset". We also talk about our value as persons and the bond n...

In this episode Bill talks with "Flat Earth Dave" himself, Dave Weiss of The Flat Earth Podcast.   We talk about Dave's descent Down into the Rabbit Hole, the big 3 events that began his journey, growing up under the public school indoctrination centers, then what was the tipping point that made him a believer of the Flat Earth Theory.   We also talk about Admiral Byrds expedit...

In this episode Bill talks with Lela and Robin of the band Venues.   We check in with our new friends from Stuttgart, Germany to see how life and music is slowly returning to "normal" over there. How they found their Solace during the lockdowns by creating their new album SOLACE. Lela share the story about how she was originally discovered by the band while performing on stage with Steel Pant...

In this episode Bill talks with Thrash Metal Legend, Charlie Benante of the band Anthrax.  We talk about his journey in music before Anthrax, as well as the wild ride it's been 40 years later. We also talk about his love of art and our mutual love of comic books, and what a dream come true it was to create and put out the Anthrax AMONG THE LIVING Graphic Novel.  We also talk about battli...

In this episode Bill talks with Josh Graham of IIVII and many other projects which we talk about, including going from being a fan to actually a contributing member of the band Nuerosis. His film soundtrack influences, how he connected with Kim from Soundgarden and then was recruited to do a lot of the bands artwork, as well as the stories relating to creating his art and music videos. We also tal...

In this episode Bill talks with one half of the collective known as ANGSTSKRIG, and we talk about growing up in Denmark loving music, early influences, mysterious mentors, channeling spirits to create, pursuing different paths but then reuniting in a collective explosion known as Angstskrig.  We also talk about their album Skyggespil, confronting our shadow selves, social medias influence, Ti...

In this episode Bill talks with Frankie Mish of the band Sleep Waker.  In this episode we talk about babies sleeping through bag pipes, a sheep named Babaloo, and get really in depth with Sleep Cycles, the power of dreams, and the TV show Twin Peaks.   We also talk about making their music videos and the stories being told within the stories. Are we asleep or awake, is this reality or ar...

In this episode Bill talks Ceasar, singer of the band Zero Theorum. We talk about some of his early work in music, finding his own voice, the support of family in the music industry, starting Zero Theorum, and why their EP The Killing became a 2 parter. We also talk about working with the Violent Idols and AEW's Jon Moxley, being a wrestling fan and the opportunity to go on tour with Chris Jericho...

In this episode Bill talks Marine Veteran Greg Kruger the C.O.O. of Dreem Nutrition, which is a sponsor of this podcast.  We talk about Greg's time training with the Marine Corp, what was instilled in him during that time, and some of the hilarity that ensued when you get a bunch of Marines together in the desert.  We also talk about his time working for Big Pharma, the role it played in...

In this episode Bill talks with Jesse Schobel of the band Stormruler.  We talk about his early days as a Hockey player before being led down the dark path of Death Metal in High School, the new Album Under the Burning Eclipse, the streaming concert for the release, the making of the Reign of the Winged Duke video, and how awesome Flaming Swords are. We also talk about his love for Dune, video...

In this episode Bill talks with Dan Murphy from the band All Good Things.  We talk about getting into music at a young age, introduced to guitar by a family member, virtually collaborating with members of Hollywood Undead on their single For The Glory during the Pandemic, also being a part of the soundtrack for The Retaliators, working with Better Noise Music, how through the urging of their...

In this episode Bill talks with Cody of the band Bones of the Earth. We talk about Cody's days as a kid getting into drums, then bands prior to Bones of the Earth, the music scene in Arkansas, our mutual love of medieval fantasy and sci-fi, as well as their new album Eternal Meditations of a Deathless Crown, plus working with Holy Anvil recording Company and how that came to be. We also talk about...