Infinite Banter

Episode 187: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Rhamsis Ali, to talk about his latest project "Longevity LP". We also talk about his skills at producing and engineering as well as being an artist, what went into making this album, his work with The Bar Gods, a jail story and referencing 80's night time soaps like "Knot's Landing".  Check out Rhamsis Ali on Bandcamp- https://rhamsisa...

Episode 186: In this episode, Mark talks with the star of the new Sci-Fi series "Chaser", actor, Russ Russo. We discuss the concept of the show, how he got attached to the project, playing the enigmatic character Eddi Sebastian, favorite Sci-Fi movies/shows and what's next for Russ.  Check out "Chaser" on Amazon Prime and TubiTV-  https://link.tubi.tv/DdldO2XQjKb Mark also brings back "Infinite To...

Episode 185: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by Hip Hop artist Azariah. We talk about his new project- "Intermission 2.0". It comes 13 years after his last Intermission project and we discuss the concept and time and it took to make this project, as well as the different producers and guests featured throughout the album. Mark also asks Azariah about his favorite wrestler growing up as...

Episode 184: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by DJ, beat maker, producer- DJ Real One. We talk about his new album- "Asia Connect", as well as his travels that helped shape the sound of the album, places to eat out of the country, record store day, hipsters, classic Hip Hop battle records and the current Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef.  Check out DJ Real One's music and more- https://linktr....

Episode 183: In this episode, Mark talks about attending C2E2, going to past conventions and the upcoming "Free Comic Book Day" and "May The Fourth Be With You" day on 5/4/24 Mark also has an interview at C2E2 with Peter Santa Maria, the senior creative director of collectibles at Mondo.  Check out Mondo at - https://mondoshop.com/ Also included in the episode are past interviews from artist Natha...

Episode 182: In this episode, Mark talks with artist and teacher Andrew Katz. They focus on discussing his work with "Delta Bravo: In Search Of..." videos, where they revisit iconic sites where photos and album covers were taken of Hip Hop legends like LL Cool J, Run-D.M.C., The Beastie Boys and more. We also talk about his involvement with The National Hip Hop Museum in D.C. and how his art has l...

Episode 181: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Pinpoint, who is part of the collective called "GAWDS". We discuss the new GAWDS album called "Legends at the Dive Bar", the Hip Hop scene in Baltimore, going to dive bars, favorite drinks and a funny story about his first rap name.  Check out The GAWDS on all platforms or here- https://linktr.ee/gawds Mark also talks about if he is a...

Episode 180: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop producer Onaje Jordan about his new project called "Alpha 2". They discuss the concept of the EP, working with different featured artists, technology when it comes to crafting beats and production and Jordan's early memories of Hip Hop culture.  Check out Onaje Jordan on all platforms or- https://linktr.ee/onajejordanbeats Mark also talks about...

Episode 179: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist, Mr. Misfit to discuss his latest project with DJ Real One called  "Greet and Build EP". We also talk about being over 40 in the Hip Hop game, drinking Carolus, the song "Ladi Dadi", is he a Cubs fan, and his first memory that got him into Hip Hop.  Check out Mr. Misfit on all platforms or here- https://music.apple.com/us/album/dj-real...

Episode 178: In this episode, the five years of Infinite Banter episode, Mark is joined by actor, speaker, musician and author-IronE Singleton, who many know for his time on "The Walking Dead" playing the character "T- Dog". We talk about his start in acting, landing that role on TWD, "The Blind Side", playing college football, rough times growing up, his book and one man show- "Blindsided By The...

Episode 177: In this episode, Mark is joined by filmmaker- Pamela Davis-Noland to talk about her upcoming short film "Room For Dessert", which deals with systemic racism and cake. Pamela talks about filming in New Orleans, the concept and message of the film, some of the obstacles making a film amid strikes and budget restraints, her background in playwriting and producing and the lasting message...

Episode 176: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist, Pretty Bulli. We discuss her coming up in the Buffalo New York scene, being known for her freestyles, influences, her previous project "Duffel Bag Bulli" and her upcoming project with producer Kidd Called Quest "Then and Now". Check out music and more from Pretty Bulli here- https://linktr.ee/prettybulli Mark also talks about songs his...

Episode 175: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist- Halo The Lost Angel of Reagan Era Records, to talk about their new album- "Reagan Ordo Seclorum". We discuss the dynamic of having multpile members of a group, the concept of the album, the reason why we see shoes on a wire and Halo's early days as a B-Boy and what song got him moving. Check out Reagan Era Records here- https://www.offi...

Episode 174: In this episode, Mark is joined by frequent guest, Hip Hop artist M Doc Diego, who talks about his new album with producer Sinamatik called "New Jersey Drive 2 Da Roc". We also discuss Diego's past and future projects, the music scene in Rochester and his earliest memories of Hip Hop culture. Check out M Doc Diego's latest project on Bandcamp- https://mdocdiego.bandcamp.com/album/new-...

Episode 173: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop duo "Young Black and Gifted" aka Azariah and Kidd Called Quest. Azariah, a guest on a previous episode is joined by Kidd Called Quest to discuss their latest project "Once Again it's On". We talk about how they first linked up, using movie samples, the scene in Rochester New York and their early memories of Hip Hop music and culture. Check out...

Episode 172: In this episode, Mark is joined by the legendary DJ Silver Spinner from the iconic Hip Hop/R&B group Whistle. We talk about his early days DJing, working on the road for UTFO, creating music for Whistle with Kangol Kid and Hitman Howie Tee, forming the group with Jazzy Jazz & Kool Doobie and changing the dynamic of the group to more of an R&B sound, DJing differences now v...

Episode 171: In this episode, Mark does a special episode that features "Infinite Torture" for the full episode. Previous guest, Tonio T of Toniotv.com joins the show to break down the 80's Weird Al Yankovic movie "UHF". Tonio is a longtime fan of Weird Al, where Mark has never seen "UHF"....till now. What did Mark think of it? Does it stand up 35 years later for a longtime fan like Tonio? Tune in...

Episode 170: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop DJ/Producer Uncle Fester about his latest project with MC John Creasy, called "Super Villain". The concept of the album focuses on the heel turn of Hulk Hogan during the NWO 90's era. We also talk about the scene in Nova Scotia, working with artists outside of Canada, Wrestling/Hip Hop connections and favorite heel turns in wrestling past. Chec...

Episode 169: In this episode, Mark is joined once again by wrestling icon B. Brian Blair! We talk about his book "Truth Bee Told", his time with his "The Killer Bees" tag team partner Jumping Jim Brunzell, stories from the book, what Stone Cold Steve Austin thought of the book, a bar fight in Guam, wrestling territories, Iron Sheik, Paul Orndorff, Abdullah The Butcher, Andre The Giant, Dusty Rhode...

Episode 168: In this episode, Mark talks with Chicago Hip Hop icon Pugs Atomz about his new project with producers DJ Real One & Cache 22-"Mookie On The Southside". We discuss the concept of the album, working with both producers, his paintings, clothing line, cartoons, album covers, going out in your 40's, touring overseas and a funny story about MF DOOM. Check out Pugs Atomz- https://linktr....

Episode 167: In this episode, Mark talks with two Hip Hop artists- Rico Tellem and G Block Tez, who are featured on the new Jamal Gasol project: Jamal Gasol Presents Piff Music Empire Records- "United We Stand, Divided We Fall". We talk about their connection with Gasol, concept of the album, coming up in the Niagara Falls New York area and they try to get Mark to drop a rhyme. Check out the proje...

Episode 166: In this special "Friday The 13th" centric episode, Mark is joined by actor Russell Todd, who has appeared in numerous movies and tv shows, like- "Friday The 13th Part 2", "Chopping Mall" and "He Knows You're Alone". Russell also starred on the soap opera "Another World". We discuss his long career in movies and TV, his start in the business, working with the late Anne Heche and the co...

Episode 165: in this episode, Mark talks with artist and photographer- Ricardo Betancourt, the man behind the iconic cover for LL Cool J's third album "Walking With a Panther". We talk about the idea of having a panther for the cover, where it was shot and speculate what's in the briefcase on the cover. Betancourt has also done covers for artists like Santana, Ruben Blades and more. Check out Rica...

Episode 164: In this episode, Mark is joined by returning guest- Hip Hop artist Piff Penny. Here, we talk about his new EP with Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha "Penny For Your Thoughts". We also discuss, Piff's past projects and future projects, performing live and his first memories of Hip Hop music and culture as we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop. Check out Piff Penny here- https://linktr.ee/piffpenny...

Episode 163: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by Hip Hop artist Dre Cobbs to talk about his new project "American Aborigine". We also discuss the meaning of the title of the album, the passing of two wrestling stars and Dre Cobbs shares his early Hip Hop memories. Check out Dre Cobbs here-https://unitedmasters.com/a/dre-cobbs Mark also talks about the passing of wrestling stars Terry Fun...