The LOUD LOVE Podcast

TRIGGER WARNING : This episode contains references to sensitive subject matter. If you are sensitive to topics involving self-harm and/or mental recovery, please refrain from consuming this podcast. Meet Dags, a trans-medium artist whose profound wisdom is matched only by his abundance of creative output. A writer, poet, musician, and spiritual leader, Dags' raw and candid testimonials are bea...

Very few people make what they do look so effortless that they come off as a prodigy or virtuoso. Meet Alexander Cross. A pianist/singer/songwriter who does just that! But in Alex's own words, it's not always raw talent that gets him by. It's hard work, determination, and passion for his craft; The living embodiment of "If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.&quot...

"If you build it, (they) will come." - The Guy from Yellowstone, I think... On May 31, 2025 the 2nd Annual Tuckerton Porchfest will take place from 11:00am - 3:00pm with a "scandalous" afterparty sure to knock your socks of starting at 4:00pm! Organizers and local artists Amy Elizabeth (aka Amy with the Pink Hair) and Chris Rockwell (aka Amy's "Partner in Crime... FOR NOW...") join host Vinny Maro...

L-O-U-S-Eeeeeeee Nope! It's not Steamboat Willy or that rodent from Anaheim, California that overcharges for EVERYthing... it's the New York Punk Band The Lousekateers! Ginger Val (Lead Vocals, Guitars) and Danimal (Drums) join host Vinny Marone to share stories about what it means to be a TRUE punk. From gambling with your life by trying to find band members, to traveling across oceans to...

On Episode 3 of the LOUD LOVE Podcast, we welcome a very special guest to the show as we bring you the incredible story of a truly inspiring individual in every sense of the word. And we just happen to be lucky enough to call him our friend. And his name is Mr. Randy Ballinger. Randy plays so many roles in life. He’s the bassist in one of our favorite bands ever, Jersey Calling. He is a Philadelph...

Hailing from the mean streets of South Baltimore, this Heavyweight Champ of Street Punk is secretly a teddy bear in disguise! (Well... maybe more like a Care Bear) His name is Will West. That's Will "Mutha F#&%in'" West to the layman! They call him the Music Man, the lead singer and guitarist for Skatepunk powerhouse Paperback Tragedy, the solo artist with an "Album of t...

York, Pennsylvania is a hotbed teeming with fresh bands featuring explosive catalogs of music you may not have heard of... yet! Journey with host Vinny Marone down the dark and heavy streets of Reno Avenue as the FIRST EVER video version of The LOUD LOVE Podcast features Rob Yeager (guitars, vocals) and Britt Peterson (bass, vocals) of the stellar Hard Rock quintet. Everyone loves a good origin st...

South Jersey is the home of quite a few gems: The Cape May Lighthouse. Lucy the Elephant. The Ocean City Boardwalk. And the Atlantic City Skyline. But they all pale in comparison to South Jersey's most precious gem, Mrs. Mandi Nichols! Host Vinny Marone takes a trip to Vineland, New Jersey to catch up with Mandi - a genuine soul with a heart of gold, a tireless work ethic, a passion for singing, a...

In entertainment, players on stage are not the only reason people the world over are awed and inspired. There is an entire cast of characters that work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring a performance to life. Concerts, films, sporting events, you name it. Kristen Osman is one of those key players in her scene. Join host Vinny Marone as he discovers what moved Kristen to pickup a camera and ply...

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... not THAT Jonathan Kent. It's THE BETTER ONE! Take a trip to Youngstown, Ohio as host Vinny Marone visits with Jonathan Kent, Co-Owner of This is Just a Record Label, Co-Host of several podcasts, and indie punk historian extraordinaire! Get your 5-Star notebooks, Google Keep, or Apple Notes handy as Jon schools you on Who's Who in Indie Punk of the past, present,...

Join host Vinny Marone as he travels up I-95 to Portland, Maine to meet Indie Punk icon Dave Strong! Relive the time Vinny & Dave played together near BAHston, Mass, reminisce about shady punk shows in funeral homes, and hear Dave's real-time reaction and thoughts about the tragedy of The Titanic. Punk Rock is all about like-minded people finding one another and becoming like family. If you fi...

The LOUD LOVE Podcast is BACK after over a year-and-a-half! Join host Vinny Marone as he welcomes South Jersey multi-instrumentalist and Lars Ulrich Ultra Hater Bob Maschio (of the band dogbeach from Cape May, New Jersey!) Bob and Vinny chat about Bob's musical origin story, oversized Halloween decorations, Ariana Grande, Canada, and Denmark's favorite son, Mr. Lars Ulrich of Mertallica!

Listener's Discretion is Advised: If you have trouble with content related to self-harm, addiction, and suicide - we urge you to catch back up with us on the next installment of the LOUD LOVE Podcast as we tackle much lighter topics. However, if you feel comfortable listening, we invite you to sit back and listen to the brave journey that our brother - and LOUD LOVE Drummer - Billy Monetti, ha...

The new LOUD LOVE EP starts with the heavy-hitter, "Psycho Magnet". Vinny & Bill from LOUD LOVE take a deep dive into the inspiration, writing process, and recording of the song. From its inception back in the summer of 2007, to tracking at world-renowned recording studio The Gradwell House in January 2023, take a peek behind the curtain to see what it takes to bring a song to life from the ar...

Coming to you from the bowels of the infamous County House Studio; Philly's own LOUD LOVE. A band that was violently de-railed, just as they were gaining momentum. Years-long friendships tested. The story, veiled in taboo, of artists overcoming the loss of a key member, battles with addiction, and the fall-out. All while making their second record... The Price of Addiction.