Todays Boondoggle Podcast

In this episode Bill talks with Actress and Entertainer, Naomi Grossman. This conversation took place while the SAG-AFTRA strike was still going on so we couldn't talk too much on her major projects. We talk about her mini stage performances in her family room as a child, finding acting classes in her community, the doors that opened for her when moving to Los Angeles, telling her story throug...

In this episode Bill talks with USMC Veteran, Nick Eckley of the PTSD Foundation of America. Nick shares about his motivation to join the Marine Corps being highly encouraged by a Judge, why sports was no longer an option, what goes into the process of EARNING the title U.S. Marine, why serving at GITMO in Cuba sucked, funny adventures with asylum seekers, and how a humanitarian effort in Haiti tu...

In this episode Bill talks with Hollywood make-up, special effects artist, and mask maker, David "House" Greathouse. We talk about his childhood compassion for the Frankenstein Monster, early love for horror movies and monsters, thanksgivings with King Kong, from stocking shelves at Drug Mart to Hollywood movie sets, and making Mushroomhead masks and music videos. We also talk about work...

In this episode Bill talks with Ben Batres in Down Under from the Australian Metal band, Elm Street. We talk about watching Iron Maiden Rock In Rio at a young age and starting Elm Street with his High School friends at 14, going to local venues with their parents so they could play shows underage as well as pre-parties with older bands, playing shows at 3 am at clubs at 15 years old, and how their...

In this episode Bill talks with Kyle Bolduc of the band Lydia Can't Breathe. We talk about how an ankle injury disrupted his original dream of playing baseball, what role the movie Beetlejuice and mushrooms played in the bands formation, we learn all about the Fat Dan Mafia, entering the spirit world, and that there are other Hustler clubs out there. We also talk about the music video for KILL...

In this episode Bill talks with Seth and Dav from the band A Doll's House. We talk about always pursuing your dreams no matter what life throws at you, playing the sunset strip back in the days and coming up with Janes Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, performing at The Troubadour for their first gig, coming up with their band name, and going to school with Dave Navarro. We also talk ab...

In this new special edition Today's Boondoggle offshoot programming we'll be bringing you current events and nightly news with a twist. In this episode we have a very sobering and awakening conversation with Nathan Reynolds of the Reynolds family bloodline discussing his traumatic upbringing and a behind the veil look into the occult rituals performed by these elite families, and although...

Special Halloween Episode!! In this episode Bill talks with Lisa Tillman and Brittany Cassatt of Beyond The Shadows. We talk about Lisa's influence to join the Air Force and some of her experiences there, some of the oddest things the military taught her and how it's transferred over to a love for the paranormal, mutual friends in the music scene, our love for Astronomicon, and why teaming...

In this episode Bill talks with Tommy Victor of Prong and Danzig. We talk about growing up in Queens and his early influences in music, teaching himself how to play bass, getting a college education as a sound engineer at the infamous CBGBs, and some of the most memorable shows that he has seen there over the years, the early days of Prong, and how ECW took their hit Snap Your Fingers Snap your Ne...

In this episode Bill talks with his old friend, Body Modification artist and Side Show freak turned Bloodline Historian, Jon Reigle. We talk about his days in the traveling circus sideshows on Ozzfest, the history and spirituality behind body modifications and suspension, getting married at a Superman convention and having Jerry "The King" Lawler walk his Bride down the aisle, as well as...

In this episode Bill talks with Jake Davies of the band In Limbo. We talk about growing up in Melbourne Australia, the crazy and tyrannical lockdowns, his brother Luke's experience at Berklee school of popular music, the influence Paula Abdul made on him, the Australian connection he has with Kevin Martin of Candlebox, and the hilarious story that led to the bands name Of Limbo. We also talk a...

In this episode Bill talks with Maddox Messer of the band Messer. In this episode we talk about diving full-on into the music industry, how the band Messer came together and what the name means, how it ironically coincides with them choosing to cover Bryan Adams "Cuts Like a Knife", working on the Highway Home special on Netflix, tour bonding with Scott Stapp of Creed, how AEG and Live N...

In this episode Bill talks with Army Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and President/Founder of Ultimate Veteran Adventures, Joe Wesner. We talk about meeting at the Inkcarceration Music Festival, working with the Corey Taylor Foundation, how an early injury took away his basketball scholarship to college but led him to joining the Army, being in Basic Training on 9-11, funny stories that involve a...

In this episode Bill talks with Stephen Richards of the band Taproot. We talk about skipping school to play drums, having Howard Stern as a radio surrogate Dad, their early tour with Papa Roach which led to him starting a riot in their hometown and being banned from the local concert venue, showing back at said venue in his wedding garb with his new bride, how this latest album SC\SSRS has been in...

In this episode Bill talks with the very sexy, candid, and controversial Stormi Maya of Cinnamon Babe. We get raw and real in this interview talking about racism, misogynism, and all the internet hate she's gotten for some of the subjects she's tackled in her music. This is definitely an interview you're going to want to hear but it's NSFW. Stormi talks about growing up FATHERLESS...

In this episode Bill talks with Retired New York City Police Officer, Thomas "TK" Kelly. We talk about finding a dead body at a young age being early inspiration to become a cop, the chaos of working wall street, the psychological tests involved in becoming a cop, catering on the set of The Warriors movie, telling Flavor Flav what time it is, and all the things Mayor Giuliani did to clea...

In this episode Bill talks with Josh Cambell of the band Dark Below. We talk about the meaning behind the name Dark Below, finding bandmates on Craigslist, being a Happy Burger Guy, the message behind the song Make Believe, what is on the horizon for the band, and updates on the new album. We also talk about the inspiration behind the song Hate Being Human, why he's a fan of Ohio State, fans r...

In this episode Bill talks with Army veteran, personal trainer, independent wrestler, and entrepreneur, Mike DiMarzo of TNT Health. We talk about childhood dreams of being a WWF Champion, growing up in a military family, how it prepared him for army basic, becoming disciplined, his journey in health and fitness, fun with MREs and why they are not part of his daily nutrition, the healing power of n...

In this episode Bill talks with Kris Keyes and Timothy Moss of the Engineered Society Project We talk about some of their previous work, what Tims doing in Alaska, Kris journey from hardcore mosh pits to meditation and yoga studios, the scene in NYC growing up, playing with Gargantua Soul, their relationship today with Tim "Ripper' Owens, and why we are all living as an Engineered Society...

In this episode Bill talks with members of the band CLIFFORD "like the fucking dog". We talk about their early days getting into music, the journey getting into the Berklee Popular Music Institute, working with David Marvuglio of Ice Nine Kills, and Joe Stump, the coursework at Berklee compared to Community College, and how the band Clifford came together. We also talk about the colleges...

In this episode Bill talks with Matt James of the band Blacktop Mojo. In this episode we talk about football concussions, leaving medical school to pursue music, doing a cover of In The Air Tonight in a haunted distillery, how the Mayan Calendar plays into the origin of the band, and coffee shop acoustic guitar jam sessions. We also talk about the story behind the music video Wicked Woman, the upc...

In this episode Bill talks with Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, and Future Mayor of Harrodsburg Kentucky, Jo Lynn Pike. We talk about why her Mother sent a Navy Recruiter to knock on her door and how a week later her life would change forever. We also talk about learning to eat fast, the bootcamp pudge squad, protecting the puppies, serving in the Philippines during the exile of Ferdinand and Im...

In this episode Bill talks with Marcos Curiel of P.O.D. We talk about how his guitar and music saved him from life on the streets, the garage rock scene in San Diego, how P.O.D. came together and how it was spirit led, the latest release When Angels and Serpents Dance, working with Randy Blythe and many others on the yet to be released album, playing Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival, and t...

In this episode Bill talks with Jennifer "Jenncity" Arroyo from the band Suicide City. We talk about listening to Janis Joplin in the womb, jamming on pots and pans, then taking up guitar at her grandmothers in Puerto Rico, her first band CONFRONT FEAR in High School, and how playing music helped her confront her fear of social anxiety and shyness, the music scene in D.C. and NYC, as wel...

In this episode Bill talks with Dorothy Martin of the band, Dorothy. What starts as an average interview turns into a literal Gift from the Holy Ghost, as it becomes a conversation from the heart. We talk about her early inspirations into music and performing, singing the National Anthem for her High School, if she was a fan of TOTO growing up, the hustle that comes along with having the faith of...