Hanging With Monster Podcast

Episode 82, I talk to Fern, the guitarists from the Grindcore/Hardcore band Malinche from Chicago. Of course, I had to ask how they all met and formed the band, and also asked them about their sound for the band as well. I found out how long they've been playing music and when they all got together to form Malinche. We then go into shows that they've done, some bands, they played with, some v...

Late Night Monster Talk ep02, and I sit down and talk about things going on and what I'm thinking about. This episode I talk about employment, George Carlin, summer activities, my 45th birthday, Netflix shows, HBO MAX shows, Disney+ shows, actual movies that are out in the theatres, the death of Trevor Strnad, mental health, the state of this Country, and the Real Fest 2 that I'm sponsoring. The t...

Episode 81, I have a conversation with Chicago, Thrash/Death Metal band, Vicious Attack! We talk about their first full length, "Declaration Of War". We talk about how they all got together, the other bands they were in, how they became musicians, and some of the music they grew up listening to. We also talked about them doing shows and some of the bands they have had shows with and more!!! T...

Episode 80, I have a chat with Guitarist and Vocalist from Dismalimerence, Elijah Cirricione. We've been trying to do this interview since June of 2020. We finally make it happen. We talked about hiking in the woods, Notre Dame, Artwork for the cover art, the introduction to music and the bands we grew up listening to, his collection of guitars, the new music that came out in April, recording...

Episode 79, I talked with San Diego, Ca, Pop Culture Artist, Ruben Enriquez! We talk ed about art and how he became an artist. What supplies he likes to use and some of the ways he likes best to create his art. We also talk about some of the first stuff he drew as a kid and what stuff is his favorite to draw or design these days. We then talk about being a kid and artsy and then also about gr...

Episode 78, I interview Dr. Connor Welsh, the vocalist from the hardcore band, Introvert! We talk about how the band was formed, how they are able to do the band, the new album that they've been working on as well as the music video they did for it. We also get into their way of recording tracks with each other, and the guest vocalists who appear on the album. Also Dr. Connor talks about his...

Episode 77, I have a discussion with the vocalist, Birdy from Sweetie, a two-piece punk band from Chicago area! We talk about their upcoming video premier party for their song "Devil Girl". We talk about how the idea came up for it and what caused it from being done a little later than expected. I also brought up all the shows Sweetie has been doing recently and ended up with what Sweetie has...

Episode 76, I talk with some good friends, Eddie Cantu and Jeremy Stofko, The Drum Boyz! I get to hang out with the guys and try out my portable recording rig. We talk about what's up with the guys recently, we talk some band news and I find out what the guys and their bands are up to, we talk movies, tv shows, this summer's plans, Eddie talks about his cooking meals, we talk about summer con...

Episode 74, I have a discussion with the guys from Her Worst Nightmare, a thrash/death metal band from the Chicagoland area! We talk about their new music, influences, shows they've done, venues they've played at and more! The opening theme music was made by Hostages who has given me full permission to use it. You can check out Her Worst Nightmare at their Facebook page at: Her Worst Nightmar...

Episode 74, I talk to vocalist, Dustin Mayes in 11th Hour, a Lamb of God tribute band from the Joliet, IL area! We talked about how the band and the idea of the band started. I ask them how much they watch the actual Lamb of God band and how much they mimic their sounds and shows. I ask about some of the songs they had to learn to play and if any were more difficult than others. We also discu...

Episode 73, I talk with Marcel Gallo, the guitarist from a Melodic Hardcore Band from the Brazille called Nothing In Between!!! The band was formed in 2015 and they put out their self-titled album on Feb 28th. I find out what instruments Marcel has learned to play other than guitar. I find out how the band formed and they have a pretty good story about their first show with a pretty big band...

Episode 72, I talk and laugh with Jay Malcuit, the vocalist from a Modern Alt Rock Band from the Sacramento, CA area called Yunger!!! We talk about how Jay got into the vocalist position in Yunger, we then talk about the musical differences between Jay and the rest of the band. He also brings up the different instruments he plays and then talk about the recording process he does with the rest...

Episode 71, I have a conversation with Enoma and Lucy from a Pop Band from the Houston, TX area called Haunter!!! Vocalist, Lucy, has her hands full being a tattoo artist, chef, model, and the vocalist for two different bands. These guys have a interesting story on how they came up with the band name, and also a funny name of which it shares. I ask them how they all met and then the recording...

Episode 70, I have a Zoom Meeting discussion with Punk Rocker, Suzi Moon! Starting at 15 years old for her, she soon knew what she wanted to do and used it to get out of her hometown and visit the world touring and playing in the Punk Rock band Civet with her older Sister.  She then put in some time with other bands, Turbulent Hearts, and LA Machina, before starting her own band with the...

Episode 69, I do another Valentine's Day Special episode with Amee, Nicole, and Shaul from the Vaudettes! I have a great discussion with the ladies and find out how the Vaudettes first formed, where about the ladies are from, when this group first started doing this, how many ladies they have and would like to have in the group and more! We also go on to talk about the roles of each of the la...

Episode 68, I have a discussion with Owen (guitarist) and Cameron (drums) from the Grove Hardcore/ Crossover Thrash Band from Dallas and Houston, TX called Wounded Knee! Fresh from getting signed to 1054 Records, I talk to the guys about the band. How they met and formed, and some of their influences. We talk about when they first picked up their instruments and when they started playing as a...

Episode 67, I get down to it and have a discussion with Jimmy Snyder, vocalists of the Hardcore Boy Band (not really) from San Diego, CA called Throat! We get to it and talk about how the guys formed the band and what they're all up to at the moment I record this episode. I get into Jimmy's musical influences and how he became a vocalist for a band to begin with. We then talk about the vocals...

Episode 66, I have a chat with the guys from the Metallic Hardcore band from Kansas City, MO called Severance! We get down to business as I ask the fellas how they all met and ask about any previous bands they were in. I ask them about their musical influences and the local music scene. We then talk about their recording experience in Colorado for their EP 'Mercy'. I then ask about the songs...

Episode 65, I have a conversation with Jess and Tony from the Progressive Death Metal band from Portland, OR called Sea Sleeper! Of course, I ask these guys how the band formed up, and then find out what music they listened to growing up. We go on to some of their influences and ask them about the local Portland music scene. I asked them about their recording experience they did when coming u...

Episode 64, I have a talk with Minnesota band, 50 Caliber Crisis! I first talk to the guys about how they were first introduced to music and what they listened to growing up. I then ask them about the local Minnesota music scene. I then ask them about any touring plans and the local venues they have played at that shows them love! We then talk about some recording that they're doing and all t...

Late Night Monster Talk ep01 and I talk about 2021 ending and going into 2022! I had conversations with 3 different guests, Chris DiDomenico, Eric Carley, and Scarlet Deville. I talked with each 3 guests about their 2021 experiences last year and what they hope to do in 2022! I also talked about the year 2021 in review. I mention the trips to other states that I've done last year, some of the head...

Episode 63, I have a talk with Grin, an independent wrestler from Rocket Pro Wrestling! We start with the introduction of wrestling into Grin's life from childhood and go into some early influences. We then go into the current state of pro wrestling. We then talk training, style, finishing moves, matches, injuries, and the Grin character. The opening theme music was made by Hostages who has g...

Episode 62, I talk with Paul Garcia, Devin Morris, and Steev Custer of the band, Death And Memphis! We first chatted about the origin of the band and where the guys are from, some shows that they have played at and which venues they've had played at as well, some influences they have as a band, we also talk wrestling, movies, food, politics and more!!! The opening theme music was made by Host...

Episode 61, I chat with Tree Arborist Groundsman, Mike Coombs. We talked about the training and qualifications for the job and other positions you can do while working as a Tree Arborer. We also got into when he first started working as a Groundsman as well as the degree and licensing for such positions working as a Tree Arborer. We also talked about the equipment and safety with the differen...

Episode 60 part 2, we continue our conversation, we talk about A Texas Funeral, a missing vocalist for 2 continuous shows, temp replacement twice for 2 shows, the introduction of Little Nick, the introduction and the finalization of Giraffe Amputation, LOL!!! The start and end of The Gingerbread Massacre, joining Demolisher as a hired gun, dealing with a label and how contract deals are done...