Todays Boondoggle Podcast

Did a DUI & Combat Trauma Lead to Music That Heals? 🇺🇸🎶In this episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with the powerful voice and soul of veteran musician *Shannon Book* — former Navy Combat Hospital Corpsman and frontman of the band **Vetted**. From humble beginnings playing saxophone in school to being grilled by a tough-as-nails Marine Gunnery Sgt at the recruiting office, Shannon’s...

Did Capitol Hill & Punk Rock Save Steven Blush from Reagan’s America? 🤘🔥 On this episode of Today’s Boondoggle, we dive headfirst into the underground with author and filmmaker Steven Blush! 🎤 From a political awakening in Washington D.C. to the chaos of the Reagan Era, Steven takes us on a wild ride through the hardcore punk scene that changed his life forever. Hear epic stories about book...

Did Darkflow’s Sean Horror Flee Chile to Escape Human Extinction? ?In this explosive episode of Today’s Boondoggle, we cross international borders to dive headfirst into the dark theatrical world of Sean Horror from the Swiss metal band Darkflow! From his early days crafting the Sean Horror persona at just 15, to collaborating with Andy LaRocque of King Diamond, we cover the evolution of one of me...

Did She Really Tour with Marilyn Manson?! (Black Satellite Exclusive) ?Ever wonder what it’s like growing up on military bases, celebrating the 4th of July in Germany, and later touring with your childhood idol Marilyn Manson? On this electrifying episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill dives deep with Larissa Vale of the rising dark rock band Black Satellite! From singing into a popstar mic for her p...

Get ready for one of our most electric episodes yet! In this sit-down, Bill chops it up with none other than Cleveland legend and legal powerhouse Tim Misny! You’ve seen his face on billboards and heard his battle cry — “I’ll Make Them Pay!” But do you know the real story behind the man, the myth, the Misny? We dig deep into Tim’s humble beginnings, a heartbreaking family loss that ignited his fir...

*🎸How Did a Tank Mechanic Become a Music Industry Legend?🎤* Get ready for a wild ride through music history and military grit! In this episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with Army Veteran and music industry icon Marko “The Shark” Babineau. From growing up in gritty Boston and cashing paychecks at record stores, to being enlisted into the Army by his dad after dropping out of college,...

Did a KISS Moment & Melissa Etheridge Advice Change His Life? 🤯🎤 Get ready for one wild ride down Rock 'n' Roll memory lane! 🎶 In this episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with the ultimate guitar tech to the stars—yep, the guy who’s tuned axes for legends like Angus Young*, *Joe Perry*, and *Ronnie Wood*! From hilarious stories about growing up with the dudes in *Cheap Trick*, to...

*🎸Did Toy Story & Timberlake Turn Justine Jones Into a Metal Queen?🔥* This week on Today’s Boondoggle*, Bill crosses the Atlantic to hang with the incredible **Justine Jones* of UK heavy hitters *Employed to Serve**! From crushing major European festivals to collaborating with legends like **Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage)* and **Will Ramos (Lorna Shore)**, Justine shares her wild ride from...

\"🔥 What’s It Like to Train with Brock Lesnar & CM Punk? Envy Marshall Spills the Tea! 💥"In this episode, Bill travels down under to chat with the fierce and fabulous Envy Marshall! From her powerful background in professional wrestling to the wild stories of training with Brock Lesnar and CM Punk in OVW, Envy opens up like never before. She spills the beans on her unforgettable Rhea Ripley...

In this electrifying episode, Bill sits down with Kevin Young of the iconic band Disciple! Get the inside scoop on the upcoming deluxe edition of their album Skeleton Psalms, and hear about Kevin's personal struggles, victories, and the life-changing power of God's grace. They dive into the band’s hit single Sound The Alarm, its relevance today, and what it’s like writing music for WWE and...

In this episode, Bill chats with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran David Pere, the mastermind behind the Military to Millionaire program! From his love for Japanese culture to the wild culture shock of transitioning from Arkansas to the Marines, David shares his unique journey. Get ready for a fun conversation about the challenges and joys of life in the military, like enjoying a cold Dr. Pepper in an MRA...

In this episode, Bill sits down with Corey Pierce, drummer of God Forbid and Disciples of Verity, for an electrifying conversation! Corey opens up about his fascinating journey from playing piano to becoming a powerhouse drummer. He shares how the legendary Dave Lombardo inspired his drumming, and how his love for BBQ cooking fuels his downtime on the road. We dive into the grind of life on tour,...

In this episode, we chat with Moe Taylor, a former Navy Journalist and the creative mastermind behind Brain Dagger Films. Moe opens up about his wild ride from film school to journalism in the Navy, and how mental health, addiction, and psychedelics have played a role in shaping his life and work. We dive into his mind-blowing TRIP in Central America, the role of ketamine in his healing, and why f...

On this wild episode of Today's Boondoggle, Bill chats with Matt "Lord" Zane of Society 1, the shock rock band that shook the scene, and a powerhouse in the adult film world! Matt opens up about his unconventional career, drawing inspiration from filmmakers like David Lynch and David Cronenberg. He takes us through his musical roots, from growing up listening to Michael Jackson and RUN-DMC to bein...

In this explosive episode of Today’s Boondoggle, Bill sits down with guitar virtuoso Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, best known for his time with Guns N’ Roses, to dive deep into everything from his quirky Thimble technique to his wild 8-year tour with the iconic band. Ron shares unforgettable stories, including his thoughts on KISS, Jupiter’s “niceness,” and even touring with ASIA. He opens up about his a...

In this episode Bill talks with Army Veteran and ROKAVET member, Christian Hopkins. We talk about his journey from Soldier Boy to Strudel Boy, becoming a cook in the Army, military injuries and medications leading to being addicted to heroin, the very real battles with PTSD, from serving in Iraq to serving time in prison, the healing power of music, and how ROKAVET non-profit has saved his life. W...

YouTube Title: "How Did Guy Gilchrist's Muppets Work & Marie Vibbert Play Pro Football? 🤔🎨" Description: Get ready for an exciting sneak peek into Fan Expo Cleveland 2025 ! In this special edition of Today’s Boondoggle , Bill interviews two incredible guests: Guy Gilchrist, the talented artist behind The Muppets , who shares stories about his friendship with Jim Henson and the legendary Beet...

In this episode Bill talks with Singer and Songwriter Marina V.We talk about growing up in old Soviet Russia and discovering old Beatles albums as contraband, writing songs as a little girl, coming to America as a foreign exchange student, winning a school talent show and being encouraged to make an album, meeting her husband and pursuing music in L.A., the healing therapy of music, raising a daug...

In this episode Bill talks with Alex Band from The Calling. We talk about music being his Calling from a small child to his first major record deal at the age of 15, we talk about performing their hit "Wherever you will go" on the Coyote Ugly movie before even having an album, touring the world while in High School, being held hostage by hired bodyguards in Brazil, performing at the World Cup with...

In this episode Bill talks with Pierre Tornkvist of the Swedish punk band Helltrain. We talk about growing up in a small Swedish mountain town where it's dark and depressing most winters, the old days of tape trading and smuggling music amongst your peers, ordering music from the back of zines and hoping it didn't suck, discovering WASP and Twisted Sister, learning to play music with his little br...

In this episode Bill talks with Roadie and Filmmaker, TJ Hoffman. We talk about his early days as a catholic high school jock, to getting a fake ID, the Jersey club circuit scene, listening to the Sugar Hill gang, working as a carpenter in construction, becoming a roadie for free beers and meeting women, learning sound engineering to increase his value, and how his relationship with Billy Milano a...

In this episode Bill talks with USN Retired Chief Pat Patterson. We talk about growing up with Dads whose "motivation" tactics prepared us for Navy Bootcamp, the options for Recruit Training Command back in the day, failing out of Fire Control School, excelling in Operations Specialist training, having a good time in Amsterdam, and making the most of our deployment in Kuwait. We also talk about wh...

In this episode Bill talks with Mary Mosteller, the Managing Director of the Taylor Foundation. We talk about her love of service work since Catholic School, why she was told not to join the Peace Corps, inheriting her Dad's gift for gab, caring for loved ones with dementia at a young age, pursuing education and training for the Non-Profit world, and how she ended up working with Corey Taylor of S...

In this episode Bill talks with the band Clozure. We talk about the bands early beginnings and military background, how Nikollaj and Zack completed the missing pieces, working with Malcom Springer in Nashville, covering Evanescence, writing Criminal Mind, having a crush on the Undertaker, then touring with Chris Jericho and Fozzy, and why having a Band Mom is important. We also talk about having a...

In this episode Bill talks with the members of the Canadian Rock band Sierra Pilot as they drive across the United States, literally. We talk about being on the road with Pop Evil and the Bad Wolves, contrasting that to their recent tour with Skid Row and Buckcherry, how sports injuries led to guitar playing, the Waterloo music scene or lack thereof, and how the thing mountain air can help with as...