Infinite Banter

Episode 113: Mark is joined by Hip Hop icon Spyder-D!!!! They talk about his long career in music, being at the beginnings of Hip Hop, how he came up with his rap name, stories about Run-D.M.C. and much more. Mark also talks about watching “Dexter New Blood” and why it made him think of “A Tribe Called Quest”. Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMERGING

Episode 112: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Choco Valens. Choco discusses his coming up in the Florida scene, recent tracks he has released and what he is working on in the future. Check out Choco Valens at: https://myalias.page/@chocovalens Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMERGING

Episode 111: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Ulysses. He talks about the scene in Canada, winning the “Bars of Death Battle League” championship in 2021 and the difference between battle raps and studio verses. Check out Ulysses on Bandcamp- https://lms305.bandcamp.com/ Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMERGING

Episode 110: Mark is joined by actor Lew Temple. They talk about his time as Axel on “The Walking Dead”, doing movies like “Unstoppable” and “Waitress”. Temple and Mark also talk about baseball and how Lew maintains his signature mustache. Check out Lew Temple on his Patreon- www.patreon.com/lewtemple Mark also reviews “The Room” for The Infinite Torture segment and talks about the recent mid seas...

Episode 109: Mark welcomes two Hip Hop artists to the show. First, Dutch Brown talks about his new album “Deus Per Vicos”, working with G4 Jag and future projects. Second, Piff Pennywise comes back to the show to discuss his new mixtape “Piff Invasion Volume 1”, as well as the concept of putting this project together, influence of Nas and future projects. Mark also talks about the new Phife album...

Episode 108: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artists- Musik G & Danjah Stand Clear of The Underground Army, to talk about their new single “Walk With Me”. They also talk about the origins of The Underground Army, past projects, the enriched history of Hip Hop in Queens and what to expect next. Check out Musik G, Danjah Stand Clear and The Underground Army on YouTube- https://youtube.com/channel/UCGo...

Episode 107: Mark talks with guest- Hip Hop artist Cashus King about his new project “Cashus Kingdom” as well as past albums, future projects, rap beefs, consciousness in music, “The Batman” and the different Hip Hop scenes throughout California. Check out Cashus King on Bandcamp- https://cashusking.bandcamp.com/album/cashus-kingdom Mark also talks about watching “Road House” in the latest install...

Episode 106: Mark talks with Hip Hop artists Docta Toonz and King Who about their new multimedia project “Legend of The Blackface Jokah”. This unique project is a full length album and a corresponding comic book, that brings a whole new outlook on a presentation of an album. We discuss the concept of the project, influences and even wrestling. Find the project on Bandcamp- https://nucleargarden.ba...

Episode 105: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Shaw Calhoune. They discuss his new project "Goat Cheese" as well as past projects like "Mariana" and "The Rudy Tape". They also talk about The NBA top 75 list, which teams look strong for The NBA playoffs and Shaw's top five MC's. Check out Shaw Calhoune on all streaming platforms or YouTube- https://youtube.com/channel/UC0oyBZp-IZJfVfpNiz-Ps_w Mark clo...

Episode 104: Mark talks with Hip Hop producer Panels about his latest album with the late Scorsese Lord Jones “East Hampton Polo Boys Winter Catalogue”. Panels talks about getting the album made, stories about working with Scorcese and suggests Mark watch the movie “After Last Season”, which is reviewed for The Infinite Torture segment. Check out Panels and Scorcese’s East Hampton Polo Boys projec...

Episode 103: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Saga. Topics include, his two recent projects “Wisdom Wears The Crown” and “Guttersnipe”, horror movies, “Phantasm”, Marvin Hagler, concept behind the albums and more. Check out Saga on Bandcamp- https://saga718music.bandcamp.com/album/guttersnipe Mark also has thoughts on The NFL Playoffs. Episode is sponsored by www.hydroniquehydration.com Our Amazon l...

Episode 102: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Piff Pennywise Jr about his album with producer DBTZ of Manzu Beats called “The Assassination”. We discuss his start in Hip Hop, his incorporation of the Pennywise character in his persona and future projects. Check out Piff on Bandcamp- https://manzubeatz.bandcamp.com/album/the-assassination Mark also talks about the new Moon Knight trailer and the 30 y...

Episode 101: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo DJ Real One and Cache 22 about their new album "Styles United Part 2", album also features production from Mr 78 & Brotha Wes. They discuss the concept of the album, working with different artists, Hip Hop scene in Texas and stories about their days DJing in Chicago clubs back in the day. Songs from the album are featured within the episode. Check out t...

In this 100th episode of The Infinite Banter Podcast, Mark reflects and celebrates reaching a milestone episode featuring an interview with Hip Hop artist Mystic about her 20th anniversary for her debut album “Cuts For Luck and Scars For Freedom”. Mystic talks about her making of and reflections on the album, as well as stories about being in Digital Underground and about Shock G and the importanc...

Episode 99: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Guy Grams about his new album “War Medals”. They also talk about the scene in Baltimore, the writing process for an MC and future projects. Check out Guy Grams at https://guygramsmusic.com/gramzilla Mark also reviews “Samurai Cop” for “Infinite Torture” segment and talks about “Ghostbusters Afterlife”.

Episode 98: Mark talks with two Hip Hop artists, in this double feature episode. First, Hip Hop producer and beat maker Smokewell, talks about his new album "Smokewell Presents... The Northern Lights Tape". He also discusses the Hip Hop scene in Canada, working with multiple artists on his album and future projects. Check out Smokewell on Bandcamp-https://smokewellrecords.bandcamp.com/album/smokew...

Episode 97: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Konfident. They discuss his new album "Kon Vol 1" as well as his long career in Hip Hop, working with various artists over the years and his perspective from living in different places like Miami, New York and Los Angeles. Three songs from Konfident are featured within the episode. Check out Konfident on YouTube- https://youtu.be/-VTPSCXVpLo

Episode 96: In this double feature episode Mark talks with two Hip Hop artists, Brooklyn MC Lucky Tatt and from Miami, Evaize. Lucky Tatt talks about his new album with producer Endemic Emerald "Provenance". Tatt also talks about his start in Hip Hop, the concept of the album and future projects. Check out Lucky Tatt on Bandcamp- https://nocurerecords.bandcamp.com/album/provenance Also, Evaize dis...

Episode 95: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo Turntablist Jay-Ef and MC Wordsworth about their new album "Undivided Attention". They also discuss the concept of the album, their long history of touring and working together as well as their thoughts on the recent Verzuz featuring KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane. Three songs from the duo are featured within the episode. Check out their album “Undivided Attenti...

Episode 94: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist M. Waisome about his new album "View From My Balcony". We also talk about his influences, Saturday morning cartoons, NFL, favorite cereal and more. Three songs from his album are featured within the episode. Check out M. Waisome on Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/album/4boPoipTIp41IZM1omuM3J?si=Sbetcu7sTC-TDg0nMEdfNQ Mark also talks about going to The Wi...

Episode 93: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist and producer, Chicago native Onaje Jordan. We discuss his new EP "The Alpha In The Room", his start in the beat making game and his influences. Three songs from Jordan are featured within the episode. Check out Onaje Jordan at www.onajejordanbeats.com Mark also reviews the movie "Bloodsport" for the "Infinite Torture" segment and has thoughts on the new "...

Episode 92: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Confucious about his upcoming album "From Start To Vision". We also discuss his past projects, how lyrics in verses are constructed, the legacy of Nas, Jersey cuisine and even some Star Wars talk. Four songs, including two exclusive tracks from the forthcoming album are featured within the episode. Check out Confucious on iTunes and YouTube- https://m.you...

Episode 91: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo M Doc Diego and Crotona P about their new album with Manzu Beats "3 Kingz". We also discuss, the concept of the album, the Hip Hop scene in Rochester New York, Dragon Ball Z and future projects. Check out “3 Kingz” on Bandcamp- https://cocareef1.bandcamp.com/album/3-kingz and at www.cocareef.com Episode is sponsored by Db Journey - https://bit.ly/37cP8YP

Episode 90: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo Jason Griff and Alaska about their new album "Human Zoo". We talk about the concept of the album, working with numerous artists on the project, horror films, old school video games and Boba Fett. Three songs from the album are featured within the episode. Check out “Human Zoo” and more music and merchandise from Griff and Alaska at- https://jasongriff.bandca...

Episode 89: Mark talks with former Chicago Bears safety, coach and current analyst with Sports USA Media- Mark Carrier. Talk includes expectations for the Bears season, Eddie Jackson’s turnovers decline, Justin Fields and whether he should be the starting QB, which teams to expect to be good this year and Carrier talks about the new Snoop Dogg cookbook. Check out Mark Carrier throughout the NFL se...