Hanging With Monster Podcast

Episode 60, I sat down with musician/ producer Alex Uridel, and he let me in to his musical journey of his life so far!  He let me in to his world of 15 different bands, 4 albums, 7 EP's and Demos. We talked the music scene of which he grew up in, all the bands he was a part of, and where it eventually led him as of now! So, talk a listen and follow along to the first part of his musical...

Episode 59, I talk with Ben Wyrick, Nick Montalvo, and Morgan Blanco from the band, Detachment. we first talk about the origin of the band, where the guys are from, who influenced them as a band, who they played and had shows with since the beginning and more!!! On this episode, Detachment drops their new single, "Slug"! The NEW opening theme music was made by Hostages who has given me full p...

Episode 58, I've been wanting to talk to this guy for a while and finally got the chance to. I talk and have a session with Graphic Design Artist, and my friend, Matthew Sharp! Matthew and I, talk about graphic design of course but also, how he started to draw and when and where he got his design training from. We also talk about some of his customers that he's done work with as well as getti...

Episode 57, I chatted with some fellas from Bombay, India. Dheeraj Govindraju and Naval Katoch from the band, Wired Anxiety. We talked about death metal, their EP that they put out in Sept, how they formed the band, how well death metal music is received over in Bombay, India, how they did shows over in India, some of their musical influences and more!!! The Wired Anxiety tracks "Bella Insidi...

Episode 56 with friend, Jerry Nudera. We talk Halloween!!! From the video game, to the movies, to the holiday and everything that goes along with it.  The Opening Halloween theme music is used with permission from Freesounsd.org. You can find more information about Jerry Nudera at: Jerry Nudera | Facebook and his IG page at: Jerry (@tattooedhorrorguy) • Instagram photos and videos

Episode 55, I invited Jesse James from the band, Beneath The Hollow over to have a chat. We talk music, playing guitar, the pandemic and it's effects on bands and the music scene, how he got into music in the first place, the local music scene that we both came-up in, some local venues as well as venues he's played at otherwise, some bands his band has opened for and more!!! The NEW opening t...

Episode 54, I talk with friend Chris Colucci about the topic "Music and Design"!!! We have a discussion about how we first know each other and the local music scene we grew up being a part of in our area, and then get into the design work that Chris has done and how he got into learning to design in the first place. We then talk about some of the people and companies Chris has done designs for and...

Episode 53, I went to hang out with Nikki at the Church St. Brewery Company in Itasca to talk about her art show she will be putting on there. It's on October 16 from 730 till 1130pm. It's a charity event that will benefit St. Jude's Children Research Hospital. there will be a $10 cover at the door and it's a 21 and older event. There will be live music, a DJ playing throughout the night, bod...

Episode 52, I have a Zoom chat with the World's #1 Limp Bizkit Tribute band, The Fred Durst Explosion!!! I have a chat with the band and ask them about their name, where they perform at, the bands that they have shows with, how the band came together in the first place, why Limp Bizkit was the band to tribute, their stage shows, any Limp Bizkit stories they might have, if any of the members h...

Episode 51, and I talk with vocalist, Lindsay O'Connor who is in such bands as: Eyes Of Perdition, Coma Cluster Void, Catenation and a new project, Natalia! I ask her how it is doing so many different projects and how she's able to bring a new voice and sound to each one. We also talk a bit about going vegan as well as her using her voice for spoken word work as well. We go into how music was intr...

Episode 50, I talk with good friend, Terry Morrow!!! I sit down and have a chat with Terry about his musical, Ritual that he wrote and found out where the idea came from to attempt this. We go from how me met some 20 some years ago, to how he got into music in the first place, along with his musical influences and picking up and learning guitar. He also goes into him teaching guitar to others...

Episode 49, I go visit Black Ass Keef's Crib and talk with friends Matt Block and Black Ass Keef about the topic "Musicians and Drugs"!!! Listen to us have a chat and give our opinions on my different topics. We talk about why musicians get caught up in the drugs and abuse them, why being a musician makes them more prone to substance abuse than other careers, does the drugs create the magic in the...

Episode 48, and welcome to a new year of the Hanging With Monster Podcast! We did it, a whole year's worth and we're gonna keep going as long as you want me to on here!!! For this episode, I talk with Pin-Up Model, Scarlet DeVille!!! I find out how she came up with her pin-up modeling name, as well as how she got into doing pin-up modeling in the first place. She told me about her weight stru...

Episode 47, I talk with Maurice and Alexx from the SOUTHSIDE CHICAGO HOODCORE BAND, AIGHT BET! I find out about the members of the band and how they came together. I then ask about the shows they've already had and how they went. I get into the lyrics in the songs, and the bands influences. We also talked about some of the shows they have coming up and where these guys are gonna take the band...

Episode 46, I sit down and talk with friends Jason and Ashley about the topic "What they should teach us in High School"!!! Listen to us have a chat and give our opinions on my different topics. In this New Series of Topic Episodes, I will be talking to friends and have discussions and hear their opinions on many random topics. The opening song was made by Jeremy Randolph who has given me full per...

Episode 45, I have a chat with Sam, Hooligan, and Travis from the working class, Oi, street punk band, The Old Breed from Toledo, OH! I first find out how the band formed and how long they've been a band for. I then ask about the bands they started playing with and about the local punk scene in Toledo. We then talked about their latest EP, No Hope For Glory and had them explain the lyrics to two o...

Episode 44, My Sister and I go to Harshaw, WI and decided when we got back from our trip to talk about what we did while we were there, where we ate at, and what we saw and places around there that we visited!!! The opening song was made by Jeremy Randolph who has given me full permission to use it. To see pics of our trip, you can go to my FB page at: Jamie Randolph | Facebook and scroll through...

Episode 43, I talk with Booker T. Youngblutt, the Tattoo Artist from Copper Plate Tattoos from Chicago, IL! We met at a coffee shop to have a discussion about how he became at tattoo artist to begin with. We also talked about what has been the most difficult part of learning to tattoo, and also his influence in his artwork to begin with. We talked about living in Chicago, hobbies, and tattoo conve...

Episode 42, I talk with David Bruno, the vocalist from the death metal band, Summoning The Lich from St. Louis, MO! We start off talking about how the band first formed and how the came up with their name. We also talked about how know that the pandemic is over, what's in store for Summoning The Lich! We then talk music, their lyrics, the St. Louis music scene, and more!!!  The opening theme...

Episode 41, I talk with Brian Mackender of Audiohive Podcasting Studios in Joliet, IL! We talk about how Audiohive Studios started in the beginning and the shows Brian is now producing there. I also bring up the past with him and his early metal band , Devoured By Sinners and how I know him from that personally. I asked him about his training he's had as a studio producer and what he had to do for...

Episode 40, I talk with Eric, Brent, and Tyler from the Chicago Hardcore band, Hostages! We talk about the band of course. How they formed, meaning of the name, music that inspired them, their pre-pandemic plans for the band, the summer fests they would love to hop on, the unemployment issue, the racists cops issues, the Govt issues, and more, so enjoy! The songs, "La Muerte Roja" and "No Justice"...

Episode 39, I talk with tattoo artist, Nick Perri of Empire Tattoos in Itasca, IL! We have a chat about him starting his career in tattooing and the shop he works at, as well as some other artwork that he does. We also talk about some thing he's into other than tattooing and catch up on some of the shows and movies we've seen and talk a little wrestling there at the end and more, so enjoy! The ope...

Episode 38, I talk with Michael and Matt from the punk band, Nora Marks! We talk about how the band formed and how their sound and style formed. We then talk about their goal of the band and some of the bands they have played with in the beginning. They also let me know about the scene they started out in and their plans of touring. We then talk about their recording and more! The song's "Everybod...

Episode 37, I talk with Mural Painter and all around Artist, Kiptoe! I have a Zoom Meeting with Kiptoe to talk about how he started in art and what kinds of training and schooling he's done to get where he is in his art today. I also chat with him about some of the places his art has brought him to paint around the world, as well as where he get's his inspiration from for some of his designs. I al...

Episode 36, I talk with Dan, Mike, and Evan who are the 3 founding members of the New Jersey Post-Hardcore/Metal band My Eyes Fall Victim about their new album, Raise The Black Flag! We first start with the origin of the band and how it all came to be. We also talk about past recordings and get to their new one. We talk about how the pandemic has affected the band's plans of touring and what they...