The Candlepower Hour: Surviving Music and Show Business

STOP THE PRESSES! A Global EXCLUSIVE Has Just Landed At The Front Desk! The Candlepower Hour Presents The Interview We've All Been Waiting For. Crazy Craig McDonald and Stew Hererra join us in studio for The True Story Of 105.5 KNAC! Turn It Up! On this episode we dive into the back story of The One and Only KNAC. Born in Long Beach California KNAC 105.5 FM: The Greatest Heavy Metal FM Radio Stati...

From the Barrio of Pacoima to the Top of the Heavy Metal World!   In The House! We are beyond Honored to have with us Mr Roy Z!  Producer and Collaborator with Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson!! Balls To Picasso. Accident At Birth. The Mandrake Project  Producer of Judas Priest "Angel Of Retribution"!  Rob Halford’s return to Judas Priest.  Guitar Player and Songwriter!  Join us for this Incre...

The Candlepower Hour is Honored to have this Multiplatinum Music/Film Producer & Award Winning Songwriter in the house ! The Record Industry is Alive! A&R Jeff Blue explains it all... We are highly honored to have Recording Industry A&R legend Jeff Blue as our guest. Join us as we get to know Mr Blue, his story and legacy! His discoveries and clients include Grammy Winners: Linkin Park, KORN, Limp...

From the folks who brought you backwards spinning toilets, kiwi fruit, cute little koala bears, lost crocodile hunters lost in NYC, and the road warrior himself Artist, Singer & Visionary! She is here to discuss her music and collaborations, travels, motivations and a solo venture ready to! We welcome from Australia Leah Martin Brown! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Paradox of Skumlove or If You Cant Beat 'Em Join Them... The Candlepower Hour is Honored to have with us in studio Artist and Songwriter, Underground Promoter and Music Industry Veteran!  The One and Only Skumlove!  He is here to discuss the foundation of the Los Angeles Music Underground, Music and Show Business, Danzig, Touring, Schecter Guitars and everything that comes along with the Ride....

Agent Steel/Anvil/Riot Europe 2000 Revisited! A Tour Bus. Fifteen Hundred Beers. Two Weeks. Go!  EvilDead in Studio with new album on the way! Surviving Mayhem with Juan Garcia and Karlos Medina!  Join us as we tell one of the greatest rock and roll stories ever told!  Join us for an update on Los Angeles Supreme Thrash Legends EVILDEAD!  Juan of the Dead and Karlos Medina step in for one awesome...

The lost episode: Zero Hour - Launch. Some Stories Deserve To Be Told. This Is One Of Them. Channing Estrada and Diego Negrete discuss childhood and the beginning of it all...The 1980s. Dive into shock storytelling and the beginning of what became one of the greatest circle of friends ever assembled. It begins in 1979. Jr High School and being in the right place at the right time. How the early 19...

Kitty Pow Pow Finally Explained For The Masses! The Candlepower Hour Presents A Tour De Force Interview! Bernard Ivan Hruska of Hollywood Apocalypse! On this episode we have Ivan Hukstra of Hollywood Apocalypse with us in studio. This one is Pure Entertainment! We all had a great night with Ivan and his storytelling! You won't be disappointed. Listen to a sample of Kitty Pow Pow! Get to understand...

The Candlepower Hour Presents 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Coachella Fest' Starring Brian Karol Join us for another amazing and exclusive interview with Felix Lightings own Brian Karol! We are honored to have BK with us in studio. On this episode we focus on the life and times of BK and his run with one of SoCals largest lighting companies. We chat up what it's like to be a part of one of...

A Life of Pi in the face! Celebrity Photographer and Award Winning CGI Artist Dan Santoni is here with us! Let’s talk Game Of Thrones, Walking Dead, Skinny Puppy, John Carpenter, The Lords Of Acid, People Magazine and more as we dive into his world and amazing works!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lonnie Teper (That’s Tee-per!) is in studio! Legendary Sports Writer! 30 Year Emcee of Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic and Body Building Media Giant! Join us as we dive into the Wide World of Sports with Lonnie Teper.  We are honored to sit down for a wonderful interview. Let’s dive in to visit the world of sports journalism and competitive body building.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Dave Hanson. Signed Musician! Guitar Tech to the Stars! Chili Connoisseur! We are in studio... From signed musician with US Crush to crushing the world of show business, On this episode we dive into the life and style of Industry Instrument and Guitar Tech, Stupid Dave Hanson.  Inspiring and Informative! His show credits include The Tonight Show, Grammy Awards, The Oscars, American Idol and The Vo...

Insecticide is in the House! The tent is up and you cannot escape this incredible interview with the ones and onlys Sherman Jones and Gimme from the touring masters and legendary underground metal trio Insecticide!  Breathe it in! Insecticide is spraying and slaying in this incredible sit down with legendary touring metal masters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE!  Lighting Gaffer and Specialist Dave Serralles explains in detail how the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show comes to be in all it's glory!  One of the biggest concerts in television history assembled in one commercial break!  Dave explains how it all happens and we are honored to have Dave in our studio for this incredible interview. Enjoy this and share it with friends! Your perception will...

Muse and shapeshifter for a living 🧜‍♀️ From STEM to Siren to Silver Screen 🎬Neurodiverse style with a Balkan twist. Join us as we dive in to interview Nea Dune - The Croatian Siren, professional mermaid, actress, model, creature performer, makeup artist, and multiple degree holder as we talk about living life as a neurodivergent creative, surviving war, being multi-hyphenate what it is, and bre...

Sometimes it takes a severe Beatdown to catch a serial punk band. The Richard Ramirez Beatdown is in studio to explain! Join us here on The Candlepower Hour for this incredible story of strength, honor, love and recovery from tragedy. The spirit world of punk rock from the underground of Los Angeles. We are honored to have with us Matt Abstract, Erik The Machine and Bryan Holt.  Dedicated to Manny...

Pit Bulls are Good Dogs!  Rescue! Adopt! Spay and Neuter!  Dr Doghouse Bully Crew Rescue is in studio!  Join us for an intense sit down with Damon Andres and Robin Russell. Founders of DDBCR.org. Get the real and sometimes sad low down on the inner workings of dog rescue and how to maintain a highly respected Non-Profit Animal Rescue.  Dig deep and fetch this interview.  Donate to DDBCR.org! Learn...

On this episode we have legendary Magician, Mentalist, and Audience Engagement Specialist Lou Serrano in studio! Let's dive into the wonderful world of music and magic together as we sit down with legendary Magic Maestro Lou. The Magic Castle and Romper Room veteran explains the inner workings and lifestyle of his industry and what it takes to succeed!  Rated A for Awesome!       Learn more about...

Don't Turn Your Back On This Interview! Join us on this powerful interview as we discuss Heavy Metal with 2 generations of Metal Masters!  One of the hardest working indie record Execs, film maker/director & band leader of MADROST, Tanner Poppitt and Angelo Espino bassist from L.A. Heavy Metal Legends HERETIC! We got them both right here.  Let's talk about music, metal, & movie making. The new fea...

Aloha and On Guard!  Christian Killingsworth is in the studio! Local 728 in the studio!  On this episode we go deep into the behind the scenes world of Television & Film lighting, production, Martial Arts, Surfing & Life. Another highly inspirational chat full of showbizz insight & advice. We are Honored to have Christian with us. His experiences & stories are "EnLightening!", so, Goto Cue 1 & jum...

Waylon in the years on this episode of The Candlepower Hour we Interview Ross Rylance a Santa Monica realtor, veteran tour manager - bus driver - roadie warrior - arts manager, to legendary musicians like Luther Vandross. Join us as we discuss backstage knowledge & stories of Sir Paul, Kenny Chesney, Greg Allman, Waylon, Prince, Tracy Chapman, Crosby Stills Nash, NKOTB, Dr Dre & more. This intervi...

On The Air!  95.5 KLOS is in the House as The Candlepower Hour welcomes radio personality & legendary station operations master Stew Herrera!  Join us on this amazing episode as we discuss the inner workings & “behind the glass” scoop on one of Americas longest running Rock & Roll FM Radio Stations 95.5 KLOS!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another edition of The Candlepower Hour. Today we sit down with veteran actor/member of SAG-AFTRA (The Screen Actors Guild & American Federation of Television & Radio Artists), writer, producer & college Theatre professor Vanessa Mizzone. Join us as we dive deep into the world of acting once again. The current situation with the writers & actors strike has families & the economy on edge...

Waylon in the years on this episode of The Candlepower Hour we Interview Ross Rylance a Santa Monica realtor, veteran tour manager - bus driver - roadie warrior - arts manager, to legendary musicians like Luther Vandross. Join us as we discuss backstage knowledge & stories of Sir Paul, Kenny Chesney, Greg Allman, Waylon, Prince, Tracy Chapman, Crosby Stills Nash, NKOTB, Dr Dre & more. This intervi...

We are very proud to have Johnny Manning as our 1st episode. IATSE Local 80 Grip, musician & singer of Long Beach punk band Level LB - sits & explains it all like no one else can. From his rebellious childhood, teenage addiction, incarceration to a life changing epiphany that allowed him to gain the strength he needs as he turned to a life of family & raising a special needs child while battling c...