Todays Boondoggle Podcast

Did a Hardcore Punk Legend Beat Addiction & the System? 🤘💊 What happens when a kid from the streets of New York — abused, addicted, and locked up — becomes one of the most electrifying voices in hardcore punk? Bill sits down with the legendary John Joseph, frontman of the Cro-Mags, and this conversation pulls ZERO punches! From a traumatic childhood and a heroin habit at just 13, to time at...

🎤 Puddle Of Mudd's Wes Scantlin: Blurry, Sobriety & Fred Durst? Bill goes LIVE from the First Annual Afterburn Festival for a wild, unfiltered sit-down with Puddle Of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin — and this one goes completely off the rails! 🔥 Wes opens up about the early grind of Puddle of Mudd on the independents, drops incredible stories about Danny Wimmer and Fred Durst and how they he...

*🎵 Did a Blink-182 Songwriter Record at Jared Leto's House? 🤯* What happens when a kid raised on Billy Joel and Garth Brooks ends up writing music with Blink-182?! Bill sits down with Multi-Platinum Songwriter, Producer, and Musician J.P. Clark for one of the most electrifying conversations yet! J.P. opens up about how free piano lessons from Mr. Gomez sparked his entire career, conquering a...

*🎸 Did Tarot Cards Predict This Rock Insider's Wild Music Journey? 🤘* Buckle up, Boondogglers! This episode is an absolute WILD RIDE as Bill sits down with his longtime friend Trent Weller for a jaw-dropping conversation packed with rock 'n' roll chaos, insider stories, and pure nostalgia! 🤘 Trent spills everything — from tarot cards predicting his musical future and his dad's i...

Can Shepherds Reign Bring Samoan Metal to WWE & the World? 🤘🔥On this electrifying episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with Fili and Oliver of the rising Samoan metal powerhouse Shepherds Reign! 🤘🌺 Dive into the New Zealand music scene and discover how the band is blending heavy metal with deep Samoan cultural roots to create a truly unique sound. We talk about their powerful albu...

Mixi EXPOSES Medusa Meaning & Cannibal Truth?! 🔥🎤On this electrifying episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with the incredible Mixi from Stitched Up Heart to dive deep into her musical journey, from growing up on The Beatles and hitting open mic nights to grinding through the punk and emo scene and forming her powerhouse band. Mixi opens up about resilience, recovery, and what it tr...

From Boston Hooligan to Marine & Cop—Wild Redemption Story? 🇺🇸🔥On this wild and hilarious episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with Marine Corps Veteran Jimmy Driscoll for a no-holds-barred conversation you won’t forget! From running the streets of Boston as a hooligan to being pushed into the Marine Corps by a judge—and even his own mom signing off—Jimmy shares the raw truth about g...

Can Under Exile Redefine Rez Metal & Navajo Rock Culture? 🤘🔥On this episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill dives deep into a powerful “virtual vision quest” with members of the Navajo Nation metal band Under Exile. From growing up on the reservation in Shiprock, New Mexico to navigating the highs and heartbreaks of the music scene, this conversation hits hard. The band opens up about losing a c...

Was I Visited by Reptilians in a Fever Dream? 🛸🦎On this wild episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill dives headfirst into a surreal fever dream that feels way too real—complete with a mysterious transmission from Reptilian Deluxe and a genetically engineered humanoid roach. From landing in San Juan, Puerto Rico and blending into the culture, to shocking claims of shape-shifting reptilians hiding in...

Can ALTIRA & Fireflight’s Dawn Change Christian Rock Forever? 🎤🔥In this powerful episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with the incredible women of ALTIRA, featuring Dawn Michelle of Fireflight! 🎶 We dive deep into Dawn’s journey as the iconic frontwoman of Christian rock band Fireflight, the story behind their hit song *Unbreakable*, and the emotional meaning behind *Core of My Add...

Can Chino Noir’s Wild Metal Journey Inspire Your Comeback? 🤘🔥On this electrifying episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill reconnects with longtime friend Michael Couls—aka Chino Noir of Supreme Mystic—for a raw, unfiltered deep dive into metal, life, and redemption. From blasting Thriller and discovering Appetite for Destruction to wild days in Cold As Life and Ozzfest with Sworn Enemy, Chino shares...

Can Cannabis Save Veterans from Alcohol & Anxiety? 🌿🔥On this powerful 420 REBOOT episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with the legendary 420 Chief, Ryan Johnson, for a raw and real conversation you won’t forget. From preparing for Navy service at a young age to surviving the heavy drinking culture in the military, Ryan opens up about the struggles that nearly cost him everything—and...

Can Cannabis Heal PTSD? Marine Vet’s Wild 420 Story 🇺🇸🔥On this powerful 420 episode of Today’s Boondoggle Podcast, Bill sits down with Marine Corps veteran, cannabis advocate, and entrepreneur Jarrett “Jefro” St. Amand for a raw and inspiring conversation. From overcoming an abusive childhood to being shaped by the Marine Corps, Jefro shares his journey through trauma, including his time in Somal...

Is Badsquatch REAL? Bigfoot Sightings & Music Origins 👣🎸What happens when Bigfoot meets music, mental health, and raw creativity? 👀 On this wild episode of Today’s Boondoggle, we sit down with the legendary Badsquatch—the force behind The Party After—for a virtual interview you won’t forget. With recent Bigfoot sightings in Ohio fueling the mystery, we dive deep into his origins, from skate...

How Did Midnight Rise from Cleveland to Cult Metal Kings? 🤘🔥Dive headfirst into the chaos with Bill as he sits down with the mysterious frontman of Midnight, one of the most electrifying forces in the underground metal scene. From their gritty beginnings in the Cleveland metal scene to becoming a global cult phenomenon, this episode is packed with wild stories, raw energy, and unapologetic attit...

Did Punk Band Jon Q Public Start from Band Camp Chaos? 🤘🎸This episode of Today’s Boondoggle is a wild ride through punk rock roots, chaos, and unforgettable stories with JJ Roeting of Jon Q Public! From the Cincinnati music scene to the origins of the band’s name, JJ dives into his journey from high school band and woodwinds to ripping electric guitar in the punk world. Hear about the moment eve...

Did Charlie Bellmore Go from Hardcore to Metal Legends? 🎸🔥On this electrifying episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with musician Charlie Bellmore for a deep dive into his wild journey through music! From growing up in a musical household inspired by Beatles covers and legends like Jimi Hendrix and Talking Heads, to carving his path in the Northeast hardcore scene, Charlie’s story is pa...

From Punk Kid to Marine Hero & Plane Crash Survivor?! 🇺🇸🔥This episode of Today’s Boondoggle is an absolute wild ride! Bill sits down with USMC Veteran and firefighter Brian Sunderhaus to dive into his unbelievable journey—from being a directionless punk kid to answering a hungover recruiter’s call and earning his place at Parris Island. Brian shares raw, hilarious, and inspiring stories about...

Did Venom Inspire The Ghoulstars’ Markus Laakso? 🤘💀On this killer episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with “Big Daddy Ghoul” Markus Laakso of *The Ghoulstars* to dig into the ghoulish world of death-doom metal, creativity, and pure rock passion. Markus shares the story behind his early “little ghoul dreams,” the all-star lineup of death-doom royalty behind the band, and how *Welcome To...

*Did Green Day’s *American Idiot Inspire GOOD TERMS? 🎸🔥**On this electrifying episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with Brian McShea of GOOD TERMS for a deep dive into the journey from band nerd to all-in road warrior. Brian opens up about picking up guitar at a young age, the life-changing impact of a supportive band leader, and how Green Day’s American Idiot completely reshaped his pl...

Was Sister Kill Cycle’s Raven Mistaken for Marilyn Manson? 🎤🖤On this episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill reconnects with returning guest Shawn “Raven” Chain of Sister Kill Cycle for a wild and nostalgic conversation packed with music, movies, and mayhem. Raven dives into his unexpected roots in Southern Gospel, hanging with both the freaks and nerds in high school, and playing alto sax before di...

*Did Cryptopsy’s Matt McGachy Redefine Death Metal? 🤘🔥* On this killer episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with Matt McGachy — the new throat of Cryptopsy — for a brutally honest deep dive into death metal history and evolution. From his early love of Tom Petty and 80’s rock singers to being a self-proclaimed band nerd and theater geek, Matt shares the unexpected path that led him to f...

Did a Navy Sonar Tech Find Purpose After Losing It All? ⚓🐬On this powerful episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with former U.S. Navy Sonar Technician *Greta Sigel* for an inspiring and emotional conversation about service, struggle, and rediscovering purpose. Greta shares how her grandfather’s legendary sea stories sparked her dream of joining the Navy, how being homeschooled shaped he...

*Did Sky Knives’ “Talking to Myself” Save a Life? 🌊🎸* On this electrifying episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with old friend James Skrtich and new friend Johnny Sculls of Sky Knives for a deep dive into music, mental health, and the wild road that brought them together! From James’ days as a Brook Park lifeguard and hooper to Johnny’s Bay Area beginnings and launching Pvsher, this ep...

**Did Metal Church’s Steve Unger Reboot Limberlost? 🎸🔥** On this explosive episode of *Today’s Boondoggle*, Bill sits down with **Steve “Big Daddy” Unger** of Metal Church and the powerhouse crew of Limberlost for a deep dive into family, faith, and full-throttle rock! Steve opens up about sharing the stage with his son Devon, getting schooled by his kids in Tin Circus, and how opera-trained voc...