Hanging With Monster Podcast

Episode 35, I talk with Author, Kevin Trusty about his second and new book, Not Just Another Ballgame, Stories From Baseball's Past! I speak to Kevin about the researching he's done for this book and ask him how it differs from his first. I also ask him how and why he came up with write this one and how long it took compared to his first one and where the idea came from to write this one. The open...

Episode 34, I talk with Artist, Mike Shragal! I speak to Mike about some of the similar people we didn't know that we know and some of the places that we were around at the same times and didn't know. We also talk about some hobbies that we both are into. I then talk to Mike about some of the customers he's done work for and what he has in store for the future with his art! Check it out now!!! The...

Episode 33, I sit down and have a chat with local Joliet/Crest Hill, IL band, Gnar Cotix! I speak to Fox and Nutshot about how the band formed, some of the venues they played and bands they played with, as well as their sound and influences for the band. I also talk to them about the new EP they did In Spite Of. We talk about them going to the studio to record and how that went for them. We end ou...

Episode 32, My Sister and I go to Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio and decide while we're there, to do a Podcast episode about where we went, where we stayed, and what we did while we were there, along with some personal stories about each other that we shared with everyone and more!!! The opening song was made by Jeremy Randolph who has given me full permission to use it. You can check out...

Episode 31, I speak with Ted and Damon from the Podcast, That Checks Out from the Joliet, IL area!  We talk about the Podcast they started and how they tried to get it going in the beginning, how long it's been going on, where they record at, some of the road trips they've done and have coming up, and bring a segment of theirs over to this episode with Strange Stories for them to check out! T...

Episode 30, I speak with Possum and Zero from the band Prison City Brigade from the Joliet, IL area!  We talk about the band and how it all formed, their newest recording they did "Rough Skeletons", some shows they've done, as well as some shows they have coming up, their future goals with the band, and more! The opening song was made by Eddie Cantu who has given me full permission to use it....

Episode 29 is a little different. I went and did a Live Stream at the Strange and Unusual Art Gallery in Downtown Joliet, IL! I talked with the owner of the Art Gallery, Christine Nordstrom about the gallery and what it offers the area and also talked with artist, Tony Padilla!!!!! The Opening theme music is used with permission from Eddie Cantu and was made with permission for this show. Audio fo...

Episode 28 with Tattoo Artist, Jewels Orlove! We talk about how Jewels first got interested and became a Tattoo Artist, going through her apprenticeship and how she got into one in the first place, the equipment she started with and uses today, the shops she worked at, the people she has worked with, dealing with the customers that come in to get work done and more !!!!! The Opening theme music is...

Episode 27,  St. Patrick's Day Special with Kyle Bawinkel from Flatfoot56! I talk with Kyle about how the band got their name, the venues they've played at, the bands they've played with, how they come up with their music and more!!! The Opening song "Amazing Grace" is used with permission from Flatfoot56 as well as "Sorry" and "I'll Fly Away". You can check out Kyle and Flatfoot56 at: Flatfo...

Episode 26, I speak with Sam and Brad from the band Next To Eternity from the Joliet, IL area!  We talk about how the band came together, their influences, the venues they've played at, bands they've played with, the recordings they've done and future plans after we get passed this pandemic. The opening song was made by Eddie Cantu who has given me full permission to use it. The songs, "By Vi...

Episode 25 with Skateboarder, Joe Vizzaccero! I talk with Joe about how he first got interested in skateboarding, what made him start doing it, the group of people he skates with, his sponsors, skateboarding contests, skateboarding in the Olympics, his future with skateboarding and more! The Opening theme music is used with permission from Eddie Cantu and was made with permission for this show. Yo...

Episode 24 with U.S. Marine, Alex Gonzalez! We talk about how Alex first got interested in becoming a U.S. Marine, how it was to sign up and then go head off to boot camp, what it like these days to be a U.S. Marine, and what he does for his duty while in the Marines and more! The Opening theme music is used with permission from Eddie Cantu and was made with permission for this show. You can get a...

Episode 23 with local Fire Fighter, Chris "Wee-Man" Isabelli! We talk about how Chris first got interested in becoming a Fire Fighter, the testing he had to go through, the training he did, the classes he took, and then once he became a Fire Fighter, what sorts of things he has to do day to day and what he see's and deals with when he's called upon to do his duty. The Opening theme music is used w...

Episode 22 is a Valentine's Day Special Episode with Gina Petty , who has her own Podcast called Intentionally Lola ! We talked about Valentines Day, gifts, ideas, cards, meaning, and some weird facts about the Holiday. The Opening theme music which is called "Houses", is used with permission from Shannon Clark & the Sugar . The song, "The Moon" was also used with permission from Shannon Clark...

Episode 21 with Christian Moreno, from the band, Geekd! We talk about how Christian first got into music and then how he decided to record a EP with his band Geekd. We found out where his style came from and where he went to record and more!!! The Opening theme music is used with permission from Eddie Cantu and was made with permission for this show. The song's, "Taylor Taylor" and "Rema", were bo...

Episode 20 with Patrick Goray and Brad Haptas, from the band, Eugeine Grey and The Bad Habits! We talk about how the members all met in the band and how they come up with their sound, some of the bands they played with when starting, and some future goals for these guys and more!!! The Opening theme music is used with permission from Eddie Cantu and was made with permission for this show. The song...

Episode 19 with tattoo artist and tattoo shop owner, John Dimitralias! We talk about how John became a tattoo artist, the equipment he uses, he shares some of the stories about some of the customers he has worked on, and more!!! The Opening theme music is used with permission from Eddie Cantu and was made with permission for this show. You can find more information about John Dimitralias and Red M...

Episode 18 with musical artist, Chris DiDomenico from the band Adapt Or Die! We talk about the health issues he encountered at a young age and how it came back to haunt him once again! We also talked about he got into music and what made him start his own personal project band, Adapt Or Die! The Opening theme music is used with permission from Eddie Cantu and was made with permission for this show...

Episode 17 with Personal Trainer, Jackie Borre! She talks to me all about Physical Health, Training, Nutrition, and Diet. We also talk about her opening a gym at her home and the training she gives to her many class of people who come to get personal training from her everyday! We also talked about her background in health and training and how she started training people in the first place. The Op...

Episode 16 with Ally and Joe from the band Sweetie! I talk to them about how the 2 piece band formed from the beginning. We also talked about the shows they played and the area where they met and started the band from. The Opening theme music is used with permission from Eddie Cantu and was made with permission for this show. Sweetie's music track, Devil Girl was used with permission. You can find...

Episode 15 with drummer, Cody Kehn from the band Orinoco! I talk to Cody about what drove him to start drumming in the first place. We also talked about the exercises he does for warming up, the shows he's done with the Orinoco, and some other bands he's toured with while playing for Orinoco. The Opening theme music is used with permission from Eddie Cantu and was made with permission for this sho...

Episode 14 with drummer, Mickey Molinari from the bands Til Morning and Blood People! We talk about how he started drumming in the first place  and what its like to play drums for two different bands. We also talked about some of the equipment he likes to use, some of the bands he's played with in the past, some of the shows he's done and the venues he's played at as well. The Opening theme m...

Lucky Episode 13 with band mates, Claudia and Elliot from the band Shitizen! We talk about their start in the band and what they were doing before this band. They also let me know their future plans for the band and everything their had planned before this pandemic happened. The Opening theme music is used with permission from Eddie Cantu and was made with permission for this show. The background...

Episode 12 with Independent Wrestler, Ruthless Rockin' Rivera! We talk about his start in the wrestling world and what he did to join it. He also lets me know how he trained for it, where he went to do matches, some of the people he has had matches with, how his love for wrestling started and more. The Opening theme music is used with permission from Eddie Cantu and was made with permission for th...

Episode 11 with collector and vlogger, Mike Negus. We talk about starting a collection and his vlogging that he does for his Youtube channel. The Opening theme music is used with permission from Eddie Cantu and was made with permission for this show. You can find more information about Mike Negus at: https://www.facebook.com/michaelnegusabd and also check out his Youtube page at: 2nd city Pop - Yo...