The Big Truth Podcast

In this episode Truth speaks once again with his friend Lenny Lashley --  Boston-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter (whom you may know from bands such as Darkbuster, Street Dogs, Lenny and the Piss Poor Boys, or  Lenny Lashley's Gang of One – his solo endeavor).  The two talk about music, Lenny's songwriting / process, his new album (Five Great Egrets) and the making of it, vinyl, acoustic se...

In this Halloween Special edition of the M4 Roundtable Series  Truth, Mark Unseen (The Unseen / Tenebrae),  Joehawk (Battle Ruins, Hammer & The Nails, Lovely Lads) Ryan Packer (Slapshot, Stars & Stripes American War Machine, Tenebrae) and George (Maniac, Revenge, Dick Move), get hammered, engage in a solar flare sunflower seed challenge, and talk shit about life, turtle conspiracies, horro...

In this episode Truth speaks with El Guy – metal fabricator, bike builder, and janitor at shops such as Voodoo Vintage and West Coast Choppers.  The two are also joined by Truth's old friend and former business partner, Jay (now of Vintage Triumph Supply / DGB Moto),  as well as Ryan (of Choppahead / Vagabond Wheels) .  This episode was recorded on a Saturday afternoon, while the Everyone gets ham...

In this episode Truth speaks with Grant from the Born Free Show. The two discuss Grant's history,  how he got involved in the automotive/hot rod/chopper industry, photography, his work in automotive/motorcycle magazines, California then and now, everything you wanted to  know about the Born Free Show as well as an inside look into the new Texas Born Free, and more…! For more info: IG: @bornfreesho...

In this timely episode Truth speaks with "Accountant X" - a tax accountant who wishes to remain anonymous! The two discuss the history of the IRS and taxes, the ever changing tax code, the expanding IRS, how much taxes we actually pay, how screwed the middle class is getting, our bloated government, political corruption, the federal reserve, money, and more… As always, please hit the subscribe but...

In this episode Truth speaks with Chad "The Viking" Oakland – former strongman competitor, current jiu-jitsu competitor, and host of the Beautiful Barbarians Podcast.  Mutual friend and bro, KO, also joins in on the conversation! This episode was recorded after we were all out and hammered at the Madeira Feast / Feast of the Blessed Sacrament – aka the Portuguese Feast in New Bedford, MA.  The thr...

In this Summer Action Showdown edition of the M4 Roundtable Series  Truth, Mark Unseen (The Unseen / Tenebrae),  Joehawk (Battle Ruins, Hammer & The Nails, Lovely Lads) and Ryan Packer (Slapshot, Stars & Stripes American War Machine, Tenebrae) get hammered and talk shit about action movies, action heroes (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris, Steven Seagal, Van Damme, et...

Rob is host of The Crazy Gentleman podcast, "A podcast about everything from motorcycles, music, art, hunting, the outdoors, and the people that make these worlds so special,"  custom motorcycle builder / enthusiast, and adventurer/traveler. The two discuss his background, motorcycles / choppers, riding the BDR on off-road modified sportsters, podcasting, motorcycle subcultures,  life, travel, and...

Eerie Von is originally from Lodi, NJ.  In high school he started photographing the Misfits, played drums in Rosemary's Babies,  and then played bass in Samhain and Danzig.  After his time in Danzig (he played bass on the first 4 LP's and 1 ep) he has released 5 solo albums and published a book of his early photography called "Misery Obscura", and also became an avid painter.  The two discuss his...

Lori Dawn is a scientist (biochemist), artist, and long-time participant in the punk/hardcore/metal subcultures.  She's also one of the founders of "Women of the Pit" – a women's support organization rooted in the hardcore music scene. The two discuss her background, music (punk/hardcore/metal and their respective scenes),  changes in the hardcore scene throughout the years, being a woman in under...

Fred Smith is a lifelong skateboarder, punk rocker, tattoo artist, motorcyclist, surfer, and road dog.  He was a skater on the infamous Alva team in the 80's/90's, and had one of the most iconic and top selling skate decks back in the day.  He did his tattoo apprenticeship under Mark Mahoney (of Shamrock Social Club fame), and has played in punk bands such as the Loud Ones. The two discuss his bac...

Zac Doom from Heavy Clothing co-hosts this episode! Seth Ferranti is an author, journalist, documentarian, and filmmaker.  As a teen he was an LSD and marijuana kingpin - distributing product across 5 states and 15 colleges until he was inevitably arrested.  Faced with a 70 year sentence,  Seth fled, faked his own suicide, and was a fugitive for 2 years... and made his way onto the US Marshall's T...

In this episode Truth hangs with Ryan Packer – bassist of Slapshot, Stars & Stripes, and American War Machine. The two discuss their current raffle (Ryan's 1972 Shovelhead Chopper and Truth's 1941 Ford Coupe) to help fund their latest business venture – which is buying Truth's fathers bar, tour stories from Ryan's time as road crew for DKM on the infamous Motorhead / Dropkick Murphy's / Hatebr...

This episode is the audio recording from our first ever live podcast event – recorded at the Mama Tried Show in Milwaukee, on March 5, 2022.   We kept it moving with mini interviews with guests (many of whom have appeared on the podcast before) – including Scott Johnson (Mama Tried / Flat Out Friday / Fuel Cafe), Mikey Revolt & Amanda (Lowbrow Customs), Zac Doom (Heavy), Bobby Good Times (BGT...

In this episode Truth talks with Mike Judge –  New York hardcore veteran and vocalist of the band Judge, and former drummer of Youth of Today and Death Before Dishonor. The two discuss music, his bands, tour stories, motorcycles, MC culture, muscle cars, life,  and more! For more info on Mike: IG: @MJudge138  WEB: https://merchnow.com/catalogs/judge As always, please hit the subscribe button if yo...

In this episode Truth talks with M-Dot - Boston based MC, songwriter, producer, and all around renaissance man! The two discuss M-Dot's history and background, music, work-life-art balance, his new LP "Dining in Dsytopia", being an independent artist and all that comes with it, grinding, learning new aspects of your craft, getting away from streaming platforms, staying motivated,  and more! For mo...

The Launch Pad is a new subseries of the Big Truth Podcast where guests partake in various psychedelics and proceed to launch --- then we hit record and see what happens! This first edition was recorded in Truth's hotel room after the Hooligan Holiday party in Albany where Murphy's Law performed.  After a full day of drinking – Truth, Jimmy G (Murphy's Law), and The Viking (Strongman competitor an...

In this M4 Roundtable Christmas Extravaganza special Truth, Mark Unseen (The Unseen / Tenebrae),  Joehawk (Battle Ruins, Hammer & The Nails, Lovely Lads) and Ryan Packer (Slapshot, Stars & Stripes American War Machine, Tenebrae) get hammered and talk shit about the best and worst Christmas movies,  music, and presents - as well as the new Chucky Series, their favorite movie/music releases...

In this episode Truth talks with Billy Graziadei – songwriter, producer, engineer, guitarist, etc.  You know him from bands such as Biohazard, Powerflo (with Sen Dog of Cypress Hill & Christian Wolbers of Fear Factory), and his solo project BillyBio. The two discuss Billy's history and background, music, his bands, collaborating on music digitally with people across the world (via Featured X),...

In this episode Truth talks with Scott Johnson - co-creator of the Mama Tried motorcycle show / Flat Out Friday races, and owner of Fuel Café in Milwaukee, WI.   The two discuss Scott's history and background, Milwaukee, music, motorcycles, life, motorcycle shows and their importance, the scene,  and more! For more info on Scott:: IG: @scottfuel / @mamatriedshow / @flatoutfriday / @fuelcafemilwauk...

In this episode Truth talks with Mikey Revolt (Mike Arnold) – Cleveland based motorcycle photographer, founder of Forever the Chaos Life, head videographer/photographer for Lowbrow Customs, and co-creator of the Fuel Cleveland motorcycle show.  The two discuss Mikey's background, Cleveland, photography / videography, the Fuel Cleveland Show, music, life, passion, working for Lowbrow Customs, getti...

In this Halloween special Truth, Mark Unseen, Joehawk and Mikey Flynn get hammered and talk shit about the best and worst halloween/horror movies, music, and various nonsense! Danny Marianino also makes a special guest appearance via phone! Stay tuned for more editions of the M4 Roundtable with different guests coming soon!   Follow: Mark - @mark_unseen Joe - @drhawk Mike - @blackholeguitars Danny...

In this episode Truth talks with an old friend, Ole Roderick, - a veteran of the Boston hardcore/punk scene, former bouncer at The Rat, circus roustabout, and all around character.   The two get hammered on Black Label and Dr. McGulliguddy's and discuss Ole's background, the gentrification of Boston and New York City, his health and him dying 4 times in the last few months, his time as a roustabou...

In this episode Truth talks with Tad the Diet Coach -  Tad is a recently retired Pro IFBB competitive bodybuilder, IFBB judge, nutritionist/diet coach, and host of the B4 podcast… The two discuss Tad's background, body building, his approach to health (mind, body, and spirit) / nutrition / diet coaching, doing what you love, leaving his job to start his own business, putting the time in to master...

In this episode Truth discusses the cannabis industry with Swiss, an industry insider who hails from Denver,  Colorado and represents two cannabis related companies - ExtractionTek Stainless and VetCS. Dan Tantillo also sits in as co-host! The three discuss Swiss's background/history, the cannabis industry and its growth, extraction technology, cannabis law, research, his companies, the difference...