Drinks With Johnny

This week I'm honored to be joined by a true PAVER in WWE Hall of Fame wrestler & Monster Jam star, Madusa! We start this bad boy out with a cocktail I dubbed Madusa on the Rocks , but Madusa comes up with even a better name. Then we sit down and get into Madusa's near 20-year tenure with Monster Jam. We find out just how she was able to carve out a niche for herself in the monster truck world, th...

This week we take a step into the warped and twisted mind of legendary guitarist Wes Borland! We talk all things Limp Bizkit - the beginnings in Jacksonville with Three Dollar Bill, Y'all , the MTV Spring Break performances, Woodstock ’99, the Australia incident, Wes’ time away from the band, the upcoming tour dates, and an update on the elusive Stampede of the Disco Elephants record. We also take...

It’s all about dads this week as we celebrate Father’s Day with the generational jazz legend himself, Louis Prima Jr! We get an inside look on what it was like to grow up with the late Louis Prima, and how it has influenced LPJ’s career. Louis details how his disdain for the music industry led him to a career in hospitality management, and how he ultimately rekindled his love for performing. We al...

This week I’m by the Indiana Jones of alcohol consumption, Zane Lamprey. We talk beer, beer, and more beer as Zane prepares to embark on his 90-stop cross country Laughs & Drafts Comedy Tour. A little known fact, Zane used to host a travel show that actually inspired Drinks With Johnny. We get into Zane’s time hosting & producing Three Sheets , and how his experiences inspired material for his com...

It’s time once again for everybody to come aboard the SMOOOOOOOKETRAIN! Charles Wright aka The Godfather joins the show to reflect back on his Hall of Fame career as a WWE Superstar, and discuss his latest venture into the cannabis world. We start off talking sports (spoiler: The Godfather is also a Raiders fan) before we get into Charles’ introduction to the wrestling business. Find out what movi...

This episode has been a long time coming as my sisters from the Avenged Sevenfold family, Val & Michelle, finally join the show! We start things off with a little icebreaker called "Who's The Better Twin" before taking a deeper dive into our history together. We get into the early days of the band, and how Val was integral in my inception to the family. We reflect back on our favorite moments with...

Prepare yourself for a drink-along episode as the CEO of Sovereign Brands, Brett Berish, guides us through a tasting of his growing line of premium spirits. From the world renowned Bumbu OG rum to the recently released Villon cognac, Johnny holds nothing back as he samples each spirit for the very first time.  Brett opens up about his childhood of growing up in the alcohol industry, and how it lea...

Adult film star Joanna Angel joins the show to give us a raw exposé into an industry most of us only know from sitting in front of a screen. (Yes, we’re guilty of it too.) Joanna doesn’t fake it when it comes to the naked truth about the unseen side of the porn industry.  We learn how Joanna’s start into the industry was different from the usual path, and how she was able to build the BurningAngel...

This week we’re joined by fellow bassist Shavo Odadjian from System of a Down. While you probably know him best for his roots in the metal scene, we take a deeper dive into Shavo’s other successful creative outlets - North Kingsley & 22 Red (and yes, of course we talk System of a Down too!) We break down the origins of Shavo’s trap group North Kingsley, and how it differs from just another “rap/ro...

Our favorite hoodlum Darby Allin returns to the show for an in-depth interview about his life in & outside of the wrestling ring. Of course we'd be remiss not to talk about the TNT Champion's spectacular cinematic showcase with legend Sting. Darby reveals his first interactions with the Stinger, and how his background as a (failed) film student helped to influence the promos we see on AEW programm...

It’s 4:19, got a minute? Hahahehehoho this week we celebrate 4/20 in style with actor, comedian, and illustrious stoner, Doug Benson. This ganja guru enlightens us about how he got into marijuana, and breaks down the infamous Jack Black-got-too-stoned moment from his podcast. We discuss Doug’s role in The Last Blockbuster , and how his trip to the actual last Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon came to be...

This week we chat with the greatest band you’ve probably never heard of, and find out why you’ve never heard of them! Bad Astronaut members Joey Cape (of Lagwagon) and Marko DeSantis (of Sugarcult) join us for some cocktails, and explain why they never felt the need to promote this hidden gem of a band.  As the guys prepare to launch their vinyl reissues, we reflect back on the 20+ years that have...

This week we get rowdy with Bryan Kuznitz & Blake Saul from the wildly popular band, Fame on Fire. We start things out with a few drinks and quickly dive into the history of their musical careers. Bryan & Blake guide us through the journey of how a simple drum cover video ignited the spark that set their band on fire. Blake breaks down the band's writing process, and how they're able to learn stru...

This week's episode happened because of a request by YOU the Filthy Animals! I reconnect with an old friend in Jake Pitts of Black Veil Brides, and we share a nice conversation about the progress of both the new BVB and Avenged Sevenfold albums. Jake talks about his dive into the EDM world, learning the ins and outs of producing a solid track, and the recent Papa Roach remixes he was able to produ...

This week we turn things up to 11 as comedian, TV personality, and all around metalhead, Jim Florentine joins the show. We start off talking about his comedy career, and how he's been able to find solace in the downtime Covid-19 has brought to his touring schedule. Jim takes us back to his beginnings as a radio host, to his prank phone call album, and how that ultimately led to him landing a gig w...

This week things get totally radical as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman joins the show. We take a deep dive into the beginnings of Mirage Studios, and what led Kevin and Peter Laird to come up with the insanely brilliant idea of the Ninja Turtles. We break down the duos first single-issue comic, and how they were able to bypass the restrictions of the Comic Code Authority.  K...

This week I'm joined by fellow bassist (now turned vocalist) Matty McCloskey of Rev Theory. If you're wondering, yes, we definitely nerd out on bass talk. We also get into Matty's recent transition from bass to lead vocals, and how the band has grown to expand upon their "party rock" style.  We get into some stories from the road & touring together, and Matty unleashes a gem of a story featuring n...

Internet sensation King Vader joins the show for an in-depth discussion about his career as a content creator. From his humble beginnings growing up in Maryland to his current partnership with Netflix, Vader inspires us with his journey of turning dreams into reality. Vader opens up about the mindset that led to his massive Vine following, and how he was able to transition it to different platform...

There's only one way to start off a new season of Drinks With Johnny, and that's with the punk rock enigma himself - Fat Mike of NOFX! Mike joins us from his car somewhere in the middle of Joshua Tree as he talks about the latest NOFX album, Single Album. We go into depth about the influence of drugs on Single Album, and how Mike's approach to writing this album differed from those in the past. We...

This week we end our series of throwback episodes on a high note as we kick it back it back to 4/20/2020 with our SMOKE-A-PALOOZA episode featuring Dirty Heads. Johnny creates a signature cocktail for the occasion dubbed "Fuck If I Know." Jared and Duddy talk new music with Johnny, and celebrate the holiday with a live countdown to 4:20pm. If you're a true stoner, start this episode at 4...

Sit back and light up a cigar for this week's Throwback Episode from April 28, 2020 featuring entrepreneur Bobby Schubenski. Bobby walks Johnny through his daily protein shake recipe, and divulges into how he's been handling the pandemic. They talk about the importance of practicing healthy routines during the lockdown, and how podcasting has helped as a creative outlet for them. Bobby wraps up th...

Put on your finest attire for this throwback episode because we're going to Napa Valley! Well, kinda... Johnny is joined by artist Matt Olyphant & winemaker Steve Distler for the first ever Drinks With Johnny wine tasting, featuring the fine nectars from Napa Valley winery Arnyca Cellars. The trio takes a deep dive into the story of Arnyca before divulging a few stories of their own. Find out...

It's time for another healthy serving of Drinks With Johnny! This week we're featuring a throwback episode from April 30, 2020 with All Elite Wrestling CEO & Jacksonville Jaguars co-owner Tony Khan. Johnny and Tony chat about the recent NFL Draft, and how statistics played a big role in the Jaguars decision making. They talk about the difficulties the pandemic has put on live events, and what...

This week we revisit May 28th, 2020 when Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta & celebrity chef Chris Santos joined the show to head bang through Happy Hour! Johnny & Jamey take a step back in time to recall their time together on MTV's Headbanger's Ball. Chef Santos & Johnny make a Jägermeister Cold Brew inspired cocktail. Plus Jamey shows off his (broken) Zakk Wylde figure, a dirty pair of...

Join us as we throw it back to a monumental episode in Drinks With Johnny lore... not only was this the last official LIVE episode featuring guests, it can be summed up as an instant classic as it features celebrity Chef Chris Santos & musical icon Robert Trujillo of Metallica/Suicidal Tendencies/Infectious Grooves/You Get The Point!