Todays Boondoggle Podcast

🎸 Did Cultus Black’s James Legion Gain Power From Going Goth? 🤘* Get ready for a wild ride with Bill and James Legion of *Cultus Black*! From singing in church with his grandma to unleashing his goth side at school, James shares how he found his voice and confidence. We dive into unforgettable stories featuring Bret Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and his time in the powerhouse band *Motograter*....

🎤 David Ellefson on Metallica, Cliff Burton & The Final Megadeth Tour? Buckle up, Boondoggle fans—this one’s a wild ride! Bill sits down with his longtime friend and founding member of **Megadeth**, the legendary **David Ellefson**. From growing up on a farm with big dreams of becoming a fireman, to discovering Rock N Roll through Gene Simmons and KISS, David takes us back to his earliest ins...

*🎸 How Did Of Virtue Unite Cultures, Music & Mental Health? 🐾* Get ready for an electrifying conversation as Bill sits down with Damon Tate from the powerhouse band *Of Virtue*! 🤘 This 4-piece group has fused their diverse cultures and backgrounds into a creative storm that’s taking the world by surprise. Damon dives into their unique writing process, what it’s like performing at huge Danny...

Is Swollen Teeth’s Megaa Redefining Pain Into Power? 🔥🤘In this episode of Today’s Boondoggle*, Bill sits down with the voice and energy behind **Swollen Teeth**, Megaa! We dive deep into the heartbreaking realities of the foster care system and how Megaa has transformed childhood pain into powerful, authentic art. From connecting on a spiritual level at Inkcarceration, to the raw message inside...

Is Faith, Service & Real Estate the Key to Rachel Jouett’s Journey? 🇺🇸✨In this episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with Realtor, Advocate, Councilwoman, and Army Veteran *Rachel Jouett* to dive deep into her incredible story of faith, service, and determination. From helping her grandfather and chasing her law school dreams, to finding her calling in *real estate* and her spiritual...

Did Courtney Love Try to Shut Him Down? 🤔🎸In this high-energy episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill dives deep with Mark Rasmussen from No Cover Magazine and the Cleveland Music Awards. Mark shares jaw-dropping stories of his early run-ins with Trent Reznor and the Exotic Birds, wild nights at the legendary Richfield Coliseum, and his connection to the Cleveland Force soccer team. Get the inside s...

🎵 Did Korn & The Stones Inspire Carbonstone’s Dark Matter? 🤘* Get ready for another epic episode of *Today’s Boondoggle*! Bill sits down with Corey James, lead singer of Carbonstone, to dive deep into the wild ride behind the band’s journey. From a drunken slur that became their unforgettable band name, to Corey’s childhood as a military brat traveling across the country, this episode is pac...

Green Jelly Secrets Exposed: Why Did Freto Feet Walk Away? 👀On this episode of Today’s Boondoggle*, Bill sits down with former **Green Jelly (Jello) guitarist Michael Snyder AKA Freto Feet* to dive deep into the wild, controversial, and hilarious stories from his time in the band! From his shocking and meme-fueled exit, to the behind-the-scenes chaos with frontman Bill Manspeaker, missing merch m...

Is Hella Hot Hot Sauce the Spiciest Rock ‘n’ Roll Brand Ever? 🌶🔥On this episode of *Today’s Boondoggle**, Bill sits down with **Kyle Colson**, the owner and founder of **Hella Hot Hot Sauce**, to dive into the fiery world of flavor, music, and passion! Kyle shares how a wild dare turned into a sizzling business, the inspiration behind the bold name, and how his wife became his ultimate teammate i...

*From Marine to Musician & Tattoo Artist 🎸💉 | Faith, Family & Killstreak?* In this episode of Today’s Boondoggle*, Bill sits down with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran **Sam McCartney* for an epic ride through life, faith, family, and music! 🇺🇸 Sam opens up about how his faith was tested during his time of service, and shares the hilarious story of Santa Claus showing up in Afghanistan. You’ll...

🔥 Sahaj Ticotin: Ra, Nikki Sixx, WWE Themes & “Devil Mind” Uncovered! 🎤Buckle up, Boondoggle Nation — this episode is a wild ride through the life and career of the multi-talented *Sahaj Ticotin**! 🎤 From skipping graduation to hit the studio, to collaborating with **Nikki Sixx* of Mötley Crüe, and crafting unforgettable tracks for WWE superstars *Batista* and *Randy Orton* with Jim Johnson...

Is Canadian Ska Still Alive? 🎷🇨🇦 The Planet Smashers’ Wild Ride! Get ready to skank, laugh, and maybe even throw a fist in the air! In this episode of *Today’s Boondoggle*, Bill sits down with Matt Collyer from the legendary Canadian ska band **The Planet Smashers**. They dive into the heart of the Canadian ska scene, share epic stories about influences like Rancid and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones...

Did Alice In Chains Help Launch Chained Saint Into Rock Stardom? 🤘🔥 Get ready for a high-energy episode as Bill sits down with **Ethan Kahn** of the rising band **Chained Saint**! Fresh out of high school and already *crushing it on tour*, Ethan shares how **William Duvall of Alice In Chains** took them under his wing and into the studio—talk about a dream come true! 🤯 We also dive into the sur...

Did Alien Ant Farm Just Admit We’re Part of an Alien Experiment? 👽🎤 Buckle up, Boondoggle Nation! In this out-of-this-world episode, Bill sits down with **ALL the members of Alien Ant Farm** to dig into the mystery behind their name—are we really an alien experiment?! 👽 We also dive into their explosive success with the *ANThology* album and how their legendary cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smoot...

What Happens When a Neuro Tech Veteran Uses Magnets to Heal? 🧲💥In this episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with the incredible Margie Warren — an Air Force Veteran, Neuro Tech, and all-around badass! Margie dives into her family’s legacy of military service, shares wild and inspiring stories from her time stationed in Saudi Arabia including some hilarious goat chaos caught on video, an...

Did Martial Arts & Music Save “Ghetto E” from the East Cleveland Streets? 🥋🎸 In this explosive episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill reconnects with an old friend and true warrior, Eric Cooper, formerly known as “Ghetto E.” From escaping a traumatic childhood in West Virginia to surviving the gritty streets of East Cleveland, Eric shares a raw and real journey of resilience. As one of the only...

#FootballInjuries #HealthInsuranceBattle #FaithAndFighting Why Are Football Injuries Spiking This Season? 🏈😱Welcome to a brand-new special edition of Today’s Boondoggle — The Monday Night News! 🎙️ In this episode, Joe Gardi returns and he’s not holding back. From the kickoff of football season and the shocking spike in injuries to his heated legal battle with a major health insurance company, Jo...

**🎸Did Rikets Write “Anything for the Devil” About Faith? 🐶** In this high-energy episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill reconnects with **Scott Rose**, frontman of the heavy-hitting band **Rikets**! Dive into a wild ride of stories that go way back—growing up with **Hank Williams and Elvis**, the *chaotic fun* of the Peabody’s era with **Bedroom All-Stars** and **Erase The Grey**, and how dogs and...

*🎸 Did Metal & Math Save This Kid’s Life? 🇨🇷🤘* In this electrifying episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill dives deep with Sergio, guitarist and founding member of Costa Rican thrash metal band *Necrolisis*! 🇨🇷⚡ From being bedridden after childhood hip surgery to discovering the powerful world of metal, Sergio shares how Iron Maiden, Transformers soundtracks, and yes—even *Teenage Mutant Ninja...

Can Return To Dust Rock Harder Than Breaking Benjamin? 🤘🔥On this episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill goes backstage with the rising stars of rock, *Return To Dust**! The band dives into the nerdy roots behind their unique name and gives us the inside scoop on their **upcoming album "Speak Like the Dead"* set to drop this August. We also talk about their *stadium tour with Breaking Benjamin**, wh...

Can a Purple Heart Warrior Turn Pain into Purpose with God? 🙏💥On this powerful and unfiltered episode of *Today’s Boondoggle*, Bill chops it up with Purple Heart recipient and U.S. Army SGT **Leroy Watkins**! From the kitchen to the kill zone, SGT Watkins shares his wild journey from restaurant owner to taking orders from drill instructors in boot camp — complete with farts, firefights, and fait...

*🎸Is Sierra Levesque the New Face of Rock’s Next Generation?🔥* In this electrifying episode of *Today’s Boondoggle*, Bill sits down with musical powerhouse **Sierra Levesque**, who’s making serious noise as the face of the new wave of rock music! 🎤 From teaching herself multiple instruments as a child, to writing and producing her own songs, Sierra proves that age is just a number when you’ve g...

Can Fight From Within Survive a Cancerous Music Scene? 💀🔥In this wild episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill gets raw and real with Michael and John from the band Fight From Within*! We kick things off with Michael Hayes NOT being *that Michael Hayes from the Fabulous Freebirds and dive deep into what it's like grinding in a cutthroat, “cancerous” music scene. The guys open up about battling mental...

Did Dry Kill Logic Just Make the Ultimate Comeback at RockvilleOn this explosive episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill catches up with Cliff Rigano of the legendary band Dry Kill Logic! From pounding on noisy toy drum kits as a kid to blowing minds at Welcome to Rockville after a 20-year hiatus, Cliff takes us on an unforgettable journey. Hear the band’s origin story from the gritty days at 7 Willow...

Can You Handle Paul Booth's Wild Ride from Crime to Ink Fame??On this episode of Today’s Boondoggle, we go full-throttle with legendary tattoo artist and entrepreneur Paul Booth! Buckle up as Paul shares jaw-dropping stories from his rebellious youth stealing cars to bus-hopping with Pantera and Sepultura, and eventually inking legends at Ozzfest and WWE superstars like The Undertaker and Aleister...