Todays Boondoggle Podcast

In this episode Bill talks Internationally with Portugal natives David Pias and Marcelo Aires of the band Sullen. We talk about life in Portugal during a Pandemic, how the Sullen project came to be, Chris Cornells influence on music, Nodus Tollens Act 1 and what to expect in Act II, how everything in life goes back to The Matrix and Robocop, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, plus so much more. &n...

In this episode Bill talks with former Five Finger Death Punch Drummer and current Devil Daddy himself, Jeremy Spencer of the band Psychosexual.   We talk about Jeremy's early days as a kid clanging on a sears catalog drum kit, then for school talent shows in Anesthesia, all the way to playing in front of thousands of people at sold out festivals, Like Rock on the Range, with Five Finger...

In this episode Bill talks with music lover, concert promoter, festival mack daddy, and all around great dude, Dan Janssen of the Inkcarceration music festival.  We talk about Dan's early days in the Cleveland music scene from playing in the band Next August, to crossing over to the promotional end and booking his own events. Leading up to taking that giant leap of faith with the very first I...

In this episode Bill talks with Brandon of the band The Drowned god about how his Masters in Psychology and the thesis he wrote on Social Medias effect on Teens, helped get him through the divide in our Country that was 2020, and also given him the discernment to know the difference between Propaganda and REAL SCIENCE. We also talk about his bands latest album PALE HOME on Solid State Records, the...

In this episode Bill is joined once again by Florence Whitengale and we talk with Jon Hart Cane of the YouTube Channel by the same name. Jon talks about living in NYC on 9-11 and documenting that days events, as well as the RNC protests a few years later. Jon also shares what led him down the rabbit hole years later to question the narratives and propaganda put out by our government and mainstream...

In this episode Bill talks with Austin Visser of the band The Undertaking about his Christian Faith and upbringing, and how it's ok to be angry with God, putting work behind his band and their new album Funeral Psalms. They also talk about the San Diego music scene, and working with Joey Bradford of The Used. The Inspiration behind their single No Friends, and how much his business degree has paid...

In this episode Bill and Patric get the opportunity to check in with Theo Van Der Loo from the band Ego Kill Talent. We talk about the current situation with the pandemic in South America, and how the lockdowns of 2020 postponed his dream opportunity of touring with one of his musical inspirations, James Hetfield and Metallica, as well as the many festivals they were scheduled to perform on. Theo...

In this episode Bill talks with Roland "Roly" Velazquez of the band AVAT about their new single, Faith in Flames, and how in the age of streaming music, putting work behind a hit single is key. They also talk about how much they had to change things up in this post COVID world, and in that regard, working with Apocalypse records while seemingly living in the Apocalypse. Roly and Bill also talk abo...

In this episode Bill talks with Andreas Magus of the band Bewitcher about their new album, Cursed be thy Kingdom, and how much the band is throwing behind this release on April 16th via Century Media Records. Andreas also discusses his love of Horror movies, especially Hammer films, and how much they've inspired their music videos like Valley of the Ravens. We also touch a little on the mayhem tak...

In this episode Bill welcomes back the Monday Night Jack duo of Flo White and Brian. Plus Patric and Evan are back for the REAL AMERICAN History lesson that you didn't learn about in school. Class is in session as we talk about the true origins of the United States, and the many debts owed.   We also talk about the Boston Tea Party and what was REALLY dumped in the harbor, plus we bring every...

In this episode Bill talks with vocalist and A&R Rep. Rene Mata of the band Reach NYC about their new single Last Surrender which takes us deep into our conversation about Mental Health, Recovery, Relapse, and reclaiming victory one day at a time. We also talk about all of the relationships and support he's had in the music industry, including his friendship with Chester Bennington of Linkin P...

In this episode Bill talks with with Army Veteran, SGT Greg Roeder. Both of us were participating in a veterans weekend retreat with the Lone Survivor Foundation along with many other veterans, all with a unique story to share. Greg talks about the highs and lows in his life during and after his military service. Greg brings attention to the "Forgotten Wars" our military has been involved in, and...

In this episode Bill talks with guitarist Mike Taylor of the band Terminal Bliss about their new album Brute Err/Ata on Relapse Records. How they all came together being a relatively new band, the cancellation of their first show due to COVID, growing up and making music most of his life with his brother, his outstanding toy collection and our mutual love for Masters of the Universe action figures...

In this episode Bill talks to James Benson of the band Comatose about a variety of subjects including the meaning behind their latest album A WAY BACK. We also discuss how their single SPREAD correlates with suicidal ideations, and the strains being put on peoples mental health due to Isolation and other stressors from lockdowns to media driven fear from this pandemic. Jim gives his unique perspec...

Unfortunately we deal with some more technical difficulties In this episode, as we still try and get used to working our audio with the Livestreams. Bill is joined by Patric Pariano and Evan Crouse again as we talk with Dale Crover of Melvins fame about a variety of subjects, and many of his past projects including Nirvana, Peeping Tom, and many more. Thankfully Dale's microphone is working fine s...

In this episode Bill takes his talents down to South Beach, well actually just makes a phone call to Miami and speaks with Chris Tamez of the Pop Punk Band Top Tier. They talk about the weather comparisons between Miami and Cleveland, Chris musical background stemming from Private School and being in a praise band, how volunteer hours made him a better musician, the message behind their single Ove...

In this episode Musician Evan Crouse returns and this time he's not alone as he brings his friend and co-conspirator Patric Pariano to be in the Boondoggle Hot Seat. Patric Pariano is a CHEK Practitioner, multi-instrumentalist and underground performance artist. His projects include PBAPES, MDFL, Abraded, Hemdale and more. We discuss the controversy behind his infamous appearance on Rover's Mornin...

In this episode Bill talks with Cody Frain of the band A Scent Like Wolves about our common bond of growing up the sons of a United States Marine. We also dive into him growing up with a gift for drums, getting into music not just as a musician, but the business end of being a promoter and an A&R rep for his label. Going to college for Psychology, and how the movie The Joker influenced their s...

In this episode Bill talks with Zach Bedsaul of the band SAUL about growing up doing music with his brother Blake, as well as some of their triumphs and personal tragedies together, which he willingly opens up about the loss of their brother that inspired their XM radio hit single "Brother". How writing that was therapy for them and brought them closer together. We also discuss Fatherhood, strivin...

In this episode Bill has the honor and privilege of speaking with Singer, Songwriter, and all around Music Legend, Bill Champlin formerly of the band Chicago about a multitude of topics. Mr. Champlin is an amazing storyteller with an incredible musical career and shares stories from his time working with Elton John, Earth Wind and Fire, Kenny Rogers, his time with Chicago, and so many more legends...

In this episode Bill talks with Matt Chandler of the band Fucked and Bound about growing up in the Seattle Grunge Scene, dealing with all the craziness that was 2020, the meaning behind their band name, as well as being proud band of Feminists, plus share some really cool Nirvana stories, and our mutual love of all things Dave Grohl. Matt is also very transparent about his recovery and struggles w...

Can you believe we reached the milestone of 100th episode!? And for this major milestone I had to have on a guest more than worthy of this spot when Bill talks with his friend and a mentor in his life, former U.S. Navy SEAL, Monty Heath. This is by far my greatest interview to date, not just because of the honor of speaking with one of our Nations ELITE Warriors, but also on how deep and transpare...

In this episode Bill talks with John Jarvis of the band Scour about growing up on Headbangers Ball, Phil Anselmo inducting him into the family at a Pantera concert when he was 16 and now all these years later being in a band with Phil. Recording their EP BLACK and getting Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa, to perform guest vocals. We also talk about his acting experience, and our love for Professional...

In this episode Bill makes another call near the New World Orders favorite airport in Denver Colorado and talks with the band Shepherd about their debut EP First Hand. They talk about what it's been like working with Ben Romsdahl of Destruent Records and Juggernaut Audio, funny stories involving our love for Professional Wrestling, as well as so much more. This one get's pretty wild. So kick back...

In this episode Bill sits down with his friend Evan Crouse to talk about his current album Forever and to the End, the inspiration behind the title and songs, what attracted him to music, his one man band performances, as well as other projects he's involved with such as Smiley Face. We also talk about how we met and formulated a friendship within our Recovery Journey, things that may or may not h...