Infinite Banter

Episode 138: Mark is joined by Hip Hop duo Azariah and Laddie, talking about their new album "Phase III: Blessed and Highly Favored". We also talk about the scene in Rochester New York, how they met, the difference between this album and the previous "phase" albums as well as future projects and wrestling. Check out Azariah and Laddie on Bandcamp- https://azariah.bandcamp.com/album/phase-iii-bless...

Episode 137: Mark is joined by Hip Hop DJ and Producer DJ Real One. We talk about his latest project "Short Attention Span Beats" but mostly discuss who is "The Goat" of Hip Hop? Fans have lists and favorites, but who truly is the greatest of all time? The discussion calls back a top ten list Mark did on the podcast in 2019. Check out DJ Real One on Bandcamp- https://djrealone.bandcamp.com/album/s...

Episode 136: Mark is joined by Hip Hop duo Trizz and Mike Summers to talk about their new album "Baseline Cavi". We also discuss, the authentic west coast sound of their album, influences, Hollywood and how Trizz first met Fashawn. Check out Trizz and Mike Summers on Bandcamp- https://belowsystem.bandcamp.com/album/baseline-cavi-deluxe Mark also talks about traveling on subpar buses and planes, re...

Episode 135: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Deuce Ellis. We discuss his new album "Live in Stereo", playing guitar, his influences and being gifted RZA's Korg Triton machine from Popa Wu. Check out Deuce Ellis on all platforms and here- https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/deuceellis/live-in-stereo?fbclid=PAAaY6khM5xjvaXDuIwDmTW8DT_k_wcgZ6R3ABAQ5qwP_Q9UX76RMBrbpGmgg Mark also talks about the passing...

Episode 134: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Sean Links about his new album with Hxlysmxkes "Mad Max". We talk about past and future projects, Star Wars and the process of putting lyrics together with beats. Check out Sean Links at Bandcamp- https://seanlinks.bandcamp.com/album/mad-max Mark also reviews the series finale of "The Walking Dead", seeing the play "Clue" and being annoyed when told to u...

Episode 133: Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist- Piff Penny to talk about his two new EP's "Indica" and "Hoodie Season Anniversary Edition". We also talk about 90's flicks like “Baby Boy”, being too old for Tik Tok, legacy of Nas and Piff shouting out Mark in a song. Check out Piff Penny on all platforms here- https://linktr.ee/piffpenny?fbclid=PAAaar0S78GCmymoPXSN-gA9o4pOZOG7KLhpvL3NQWID...

Episode 132: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artists Nomadic Poet and Particle 2, collectively known as HAQK. We talk about their new album "Divine Alchemy", creating the sound and vibe for this project, technology, art and the trouble with sending files due to outside forces. Check out HAQK's new album "Divine Alchemy" - https://linktr.ee/opensrcmusic?fbclid=PAAabEixl28yHEzNKyPxu11YNSp7UclqFLYNvhfLaSIZ...

Episode 131: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artists Kingdom Kome & Onaje Jordan to talk about their new album "Alchemy". We also discuss, how Kingdom Kome from Miami and Onaje Jordan in Chicago, joined forces to make this incredible album, as well as talk about pizza, Spanish-English lyrics and future projects. Check out Kingdom Kome & Onaje Jordan on Bandcamp- https://kingdomkome.bandcamp.com/...

Episode 130: In this Halloween centric episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Vic Spencer about his new projects- "Psychological Cheat Sheet 3" & "Mudslide" as well as past albums, coming up in Chicago, playing basketball, sneakers, working with the likes of Sean Price, Twista and Stove God Cooks, still using cassettes and how they like their Whoppers made. Check out Vic Spencer at- https://v...

Episode 129: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Mr. Hooper about his new album "The Passionate Scribblings of a Grammatic Architect", working with multiple producers and artists on the album, the era of cassettes, influence of The Fat Boys, doing live shows and also get into some "Star Wars" discussion. Mark asks Mr. Hooper about a scene that always baffled him from "Return of The Jedi" Check out Mr....

Episode 128: Mark talks with Chicago Hip Hop producer and artist- Big Crown Music. During the episode, Big Crown talks about his start in making music, "Rocky 4", working with different Chicago artists and what to expect next. Check out Big Crown Music on Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/1E951nwWIiJjGgc1MW9LFo?si=2al-m7R-TVygOUavO-p3OA Mark also talks about being called "Jim", C2E2.com and...

Episode 127: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Piff Pennywise, for his third appearance on the show. Piff talks about his new EP “Sativa”, how personal the tracks are, cooking and much more. Check out Piff Pennywise- https://linktr.ee/piffpenny Mark also talks about going to his first sporting event in four years Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMERGING

Episode 126: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist DJ Criminal about his new album “The Smugglers Candle”. They also discuss his start in music, his travels across the globe, smuggling records and seeing different types of Hip Hop scenes in various countries. Check out DJ Criminal at https://smugglerscandle.com/ Mark also reviews the movie “Frogs” for another installment of “Infinite Torture”

Episode 125: Mark is joined by three guests- PRism, Machete Christ and Vee Borrell aka The Morlock Crew. This Hip Hop group has been on The Chicago underground scene for a long time and have released another classic album- “The Morlock Crew Volume 3”. The crew talks about their start in the hip hop game, putting together songs, future projects and the origin of the name “The Morlock Crew” and comi...

Episode 124: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Spirit Jaliyaa to talk about his new album “Black Libra”. We discuss the concept of this album, coming up on the Chicago Hip Hop scene and we are later joined in the interview by fellow Hip Hop artist and collaborator on the album- CH7. Check out Spirit Jaliyaa’s album and more at www.spiritjaliyaa.com Mark also reviews the new “Predator” prequel “Prey...

Episode 123: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Dagha. This is the second appearance for Dagha and this time we go in depth about his new album “Blak Flowers”. We discuss the concept of the album, having his family involved with the project and the significance of the meaning behind the album. Check out Dagha at https://dagha.com/ Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMERG...

Episode 122: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Crotona P. Coming on the show for his second appearance, Crotona talks about his new album with producer Manzu Beats called “Killer Instinct The Movie”. We also discuss life in his home city of Rochester New York, rapping in Spanish working with M Doc Diego and food Rochester is famous for. Check out Crotona P & Manzu Beats “Killer Instinct The Movie...

Episode 121: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist and producer Big Ox. Here, we talk about the new project “The Crown” from the late great MC Vice Verses, which Ox is featured in and was instrumental in it’s production. We talk about the legacy of Vice Verses, their history together, Idea Factory, End of the weak MC battles and much more. Check out Big Ox on YouTube- https://youtu.be/Voih71b9VIk Episo...

Episode 120: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Young Zee. They talk about his new album with producer Flu - “Scumbag”. Zee also reflects on his long career, working with artists like Eminem and The Fugees, being part of the legendary group “Outsidaz” and much more. Check out Young Zee for music and more at www.youngzeemusic.com Mark also talks about his experience at Fan Expo comic book convention,...

Episode 119: Mark is joined by former Major League pitcher and current competitive body builder Kyle Farnsworth. We discuss his time with The Cubs, that playoff series in ‘03, going from a starter to a relief pitcher, playing semi pro football, his melee with Paul Wilson and now competing in bodybuilding. Mark also talks about visiting The Prince Immersive Experience Episode is sponsored by Athlet...

Episode 118: Mark is joined by two Hip Hop artists- MIGHTY HEALTHY and Ace Cannons, as they talk about their new collaborative effort “Mighty Cannons”. We discuss the concept of the album, guest features, future projects and they clue me in on various Anime shows. Check out the album and more at https://grimeynobody.com/ and use code “AOTY” for 15% off your order. Mark also speaks on 20 years of “...

Episode 117: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist King Shampz. They discuss his new music, future projects, karaoke, the scene in Philadelphia and how they both surprisingly like the same rock group. Check out King Shampz on SoundCloud- https://m.soundcloud.com/dead-wrong-records/king-shampz-too-legit-prodby-azzan?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Mark does anoth...

Episode 116: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artists- M Doc Diego and Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha to talk about their new EP “The Godfather and The Don”. They also talk about how Diego in Rochester, hooked up with Skinny Bonez, from The Netherlands to collaborate on this project as well as future projects and how they came up with their monikers. Check out the EP on Bandcamp- https://skinnybonezthagodfath...

Episode 115: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Jamil Honesty. Jamil entirely produced and also appears on a track for his album with Sean Links “Bolo Yeung”. Honesty also talks about naming the album after Bolo Yeung, handling all the production on the album and how 80’s shows are a big part of their references in their verses. Check out Jamil Honesty at- https://linktr.ee/Blkhouse

Episode 114: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Evaize about his new EP with producer Baked Plissken “976”. They also talk about comic books, favorite movie/tv cars and future projects from Evaize. Check out Evaize on Bandcamp- https://evaize.bandcamp.com/album/976 Mark also talks about watching movies starring the recently passed actor Fred Ward, specifically how “Southern Comfort” is very similar to...