Infinite Banter

Episode 162: In this episode, Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist Squeegie Oblong. We talk about his new project "Tanface". Discussion also includes the concept of the album, incorporating art into the project, how gangster Bob Ross is, sports betting and Oblong's first memories of Hip Hop. Check out Squeegie Oblong music- https://itsobitch.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=PAAaasvMTNeXI60QjS7o9MFasSkg...

Episode 161: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist DJ Jaymob about his new EP "Paying Homage to Hip Hop". We also discuss his early memories of Hip Hop, how important those early tapes from radio shows were, working with multiple artists on his project and future projects. Check out DJ Jaymob at- www.gasfacerecords.com Mark also talks about seeing the movie "Terrifier 2" and pays homage...

Episode 160: In this special episode of Infinite Banter, Mark is joined by Hip Hop pioneers Kool Rock Ski of "The Fat Boys" and Kool Kim of "The UMC's" for two separate segments to talk about 50 years of Hip Hop. Also, personal memories and stories from past guests- Musik G, DJ Real One, Sham and Mr. Hooper, as well as flashback segments from iconic past guests- DJ Lord Jazz and DJ Chill Will. Mar...

Episode 159: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Reno RX, to talk about his new album "Phreebase Pharoah". We also talk about how long he has been doing Hip Hop music, the messages within his tracks and meeting Prodigy of "Mobb Deep" and how that effected him focusing on doing music. Check out Reno RX- https://music.apple.com/us/album/phreebase-pharaoh/1693565151 Also, another rendit...

Episode 158: In this episode, Mark chops it up with Hip Hop artist King Adroit. We talk about his new project "Himology", past projects, the scene in North Carolina, the concept of the new project and grilling early in the morning. Check out King Adroit- https://linktr.ee/kingadroit Mark also previews which movie will be part of the next installment of "Infinite Torture" and his annoyance with med...

Episode 157: In this episode, Mark talks once again with hip Hop duo M Doc Diego and DBTZ of Manzu Beats about their latest project- "Universal Tongues III". We talk about doing three "Universal Tongues" albums, differences between them, connecting on creating music when Diego is in Rochester New York and DBTZ is in Spain and what to expect next. Check out M Doc Diego and Manzu Beats- https://hype...

Episode 156: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Tzarizm to talk about his new album "O.T.H.E.R." We also discuss his growing up in places like Memphis and Florida, the concept of this album, working production and being a lyricist. Check out Tzarizm- https://linktr.ee/tzarizm Mark also talks about the recent air quality in Chicago being affected by the Canada wildfires and how he ha...

Episode 155: In this episode, Mark is joined by film maker, actor and founder of Womp Stomp Films- Vincente Disanti, to talk about his up coming project "Never Hike Alone 2" the follow up to "Never Hike Alone" and "Never Hike In The Snow" that center around the "Friday the 13th" franchise and the Jason Voorhees character. Vincente talks about the ins and outs of making a fan film, funding, playing...

Episode 154: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Squeegie Oblong to talk about his current project "After These Messages" and how it's inspired by Saturday morning cartoons and has commercials breaks throughout the album. We also talk about favorite cereals, cartoons, his upcoming project "Tanface" and we discuss being big fans of Sade and seemingly, Hip Hop heads are bigger fans of...

Episode 153: In this episode, Mark is joined by two guests. First, we kick things off with Hip Hop artist- Jamal Gasol to talk about his new EP with producer VHS "Tales From the Trenches" as well as Gasol living in Niagara Falls New York, being inspired by the movie "Tales From the Hood" and working with artists like Eddie Kaine. Check out the album from Jamal Gasol- https://jamalgasol.bandcamp.co...

Episode 152: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Sham about his long career in Hip Hop, albums he did with The Professor, working with icons like Masta Ace, obstacles as an independent artist, perceptions of white Hip Hop artists in the early days and giving Coney Island it's props for it's long history at the forefront of Hip Hop music and culture.

Episode 151: In this episode, Mark is joined once again by Dios Negasi of The Hip Hop crew Reagan Era Records to talk about their project "The Black House". We also discuss comparisons to other Hip Hop collectives, putting the album together, drinking Bacardi 151 and a funny YouTube video Dios told Mark about. Check out Reagan Era Records on all streaming platforms Mark also talks about the return...

Episode 150: In this episode, the 150th episode of Infinite Banter, Mark is joined by Chicago Hip Hop icon E. C. Illa. We talk about his new album from Headnock Records- "The Headnock Remixes (1993-1995)". E.C. talks about having his classic songs remixed for the project by Headnock producers- DJ Real One & Cache 22. We also discuss, his book "Fat Laces and Throwing Stars", coming up on The No...

Episode 149: Mark is joined by two actors, who both have starred on the TV series "The Walking Dead". Kerry Cahill, who plays Dianne from season 7-11 and Theodus Crane who played Big Tiny on season 3, joined the show to talk about their time on TWD, their start in acting, working with past guests on the podcast like Joshua Mikel, Jayson Warner Smith, Lew Temple and Vincent M Ward. They also discus...

Episode 148: Mark is joined by guests, Hip Hop duo G-Milz and Raw Leaf to talk about their new album with producer Hxlysmxkes called "Mask Covered Faces". We also discussed the Hip Hop scene in Baltimore, the recent Wrestle Mania, cartoons like "MASK", how realistic is "The Wire" to how Baltimore is now and more. Check out their album M.C.F. Mask Covered Faces on all platforms or link- https://son...

Episode 147: In this episode, Mark is joined by guest- artist Nathan Hamill. We talk about Hamill's webcomic with Eric Filipkowski "2 Dumb Dinos", his vinyl figures like Kaiju Frankenstien, which appeared in the hit movie "M3GAN", video games, having cameos in Star Wars films and we even talk about "ALF". Make sure to visit Nathan Hamill at C2E2 at the Threadless booth April 2-3 C2E2 - https://www...

Episode 146: In this episode, Mark chops it up with the one and only Rhinoceros Funk! We talk about his show Guerrilla Grooves Radio with co-host DJ Fred Ones, coming up doing college radio, favorite guets on Guerrilla Grooves, his music, including tracks from his recent album "Silent Funk" with Silent Someone, watching bad movies, knife wielding babies, brussel sprouts, Brad Pitt, Kool Keith's po...

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Episode 145: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Midaz The Beast about his new album with Delle Digga "The Devil's Playground". We discuss videos from the album, WWE storylines with The Bloodline, future projects and Mark jokes about wearing dad shoes aka Nike Monarchs. Check out Midaz The Beast at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=PAAaZBL35am8hPIg2eSqaPrnpxEDJfdjRn13DR9C4DxFE-73-srBRBM2CiYGo&v=V...

Episode 144: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Money Stacks to talk about his album "Hustla 2". We also discuss his coming up in Harlem, future projects and the video for his new single "The Real Blow". Check out Money Stacks on bandcamp: https://moneystacks.bandcamp.com/album/hu-tla-2-2 Mark also talks about hanging out with past guest and longtime friend, Hip Hop artist Musik G and debuts his son...

Episode 143: Mark talks with comedy writer and roaster Neil Berliner. We talk about his writing on numerous comedy roasts for celebrities like William Shatner and Flavor Flav, Friars Roasts, working with Comedy icons like Greg Giraldo and Gilbert Gottfried, working on Howard Stern and we discuss his new book "Ha Ha History: The First History Book You'll Want to Read" Check out Neil Berliner's book...

Episode 142: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo Shottie and TeV95 about their recent project "Goat Farm" as well as past projects like "Moskvitch 1/3-3/3". We also discuss who are the "GOATs" of Hip Hop, the passing of Trugoy from De La Soul, working with other artists, Michael Jordan, James Bond films and pros and cons to being independent vs on a major label. Check out Shottie and TeV95's music on Band...

Episode 141: Mark is joined by iconic DJ, Producer and member of the legendary Hip Hop group "Lords of The Underground". We talk about his start in music, growing up in Cleveland, first meeting his fellow members of Lords of The Underground, Marley Marl, what 50 years of Hip Hop means to him, performing overseas and if their group gets the proper due they deserve. Check out Lord Jazz on all stream...

Episode 140: Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist Spirit Jaliyaa about his new album "Grand Rising Matters". We also discuss his idea behind the song "Country Soul", riding public transportation, appreciation for Morris Day and future projects. Check out Spirit Jaliyaa on all platforms and at https://www.spiritjaliyaa.com/ Mark also talks about his experiences on Chicago's public transit as...

Episode 139: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Shaw Calhoune. In his third appearance on the show, Shaw talks about his new album "Fly Langston", the jazz feel of it, Langston Hughes, Harlem Renaissance, past and future projects as well as Shaw's picks for which teams will be left standing in The NBA playoffs this year. Check out Shaw Calhoune on Bandcamp for his album "Fly Langston" and more- http...