A long overdue chat with Keeping it 99 co-host and “Pizza Party Empresario”, Erick Eagol. Whether through the podcast or booking shows, Erick has always been an enthusiastic champion of the Northeast Ohio music scene. It is ALWAYS fun talking with Erick, even if it is about our divergent opinions on the career of Max […]
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Episode 57: Homework for Brent (Part 1) “Prelude to Ruin”
In which I force my eldest child to listen to HC Punk and genre adjacent records selected by a close friends and past guests. A musical journey documented as an ongoing segment of the podcast.
Episode 51: Pizza Party Ambush
Who doesn’t love Pizza? Erick Eagol of Keepin’ It 99 DEFINITELY loves pizza. He’s been throwing “Pizza Parties” for a couple of years now and inviting his friends to play. There’s a party this Saturday – January 22 – at Annabell’s in Akron and this one features Wallcreeper, Avowal and Radian. I thought I’d chat […]
Episode 50: The Nickel City Soundtrack Take Over (Chris Wyatt, Derek Dole, Alex Byrne) Part 2 “Look at this idiot”
WE MADE IT TO 50!!! My guests on this episode take over and turn the tables on me. Chris, Alex and Derek of NCS grill me about 5 of my ALL TIME favorite albums. We go deep on Sabbath, Voivod, Eric B. & Rakim, Television and Black Flag. Anyone that has listened to the Post […]
Episode 50: The Nickel City Soundtrack Takeover (Chris Wyatt, Alex Byrne, Derek Dole) Part 1 “Enough about YOU let’s talk about ME”
WE MADE IT TO 50!!! My guests on this episode take over and turn the tables on me. Chris, Alex and Derek of NCS grill me about 5 of my ALL TIME favorite albums. We go deep on Sabbath, Voivod, Eric B. & Rakim, Television and Black Flag. Anyone that has listened to the Post […]
Episode 45: Five and Change “The Best of What Feels Like a Fucking Decade”
I’m exhausted. 2022 is around the corner. Read that again. Crazy, right? The past couple of years have felt like ten and the day, weeks, months and years still seem a blur. Most “music” related media content has or will be posting a “Best of 2021”. So, I guess I should follow suit. But, I’m […]
Episode 44: Five and Change “Haters Gonna Hate, Grinches Gonna Grinch”
Strong opinions give rise to strong reactions. BUT…never let it be said that I won’t give an artist a fair shake. Wanna hear me shit on some musicians, but still find a way to compliment them in a backhanded way? Well, here’s that stocking stuffer that all you folks with an axe to grind have […]
Episode 43: Eric Starr (Arkham Tattoo/guitarist, D.I.M.) Part 2 “I’m definitely house broken.”
Eric Starr is the former guitarist of hardcore-punk band D.I.M and the owner of Arkham Tattoo, located in Akron. I’ve known Eric for a really, really long time now and always enjoy hanging out with him. We cover a ton of ground – partly because we don’t get to see each other much – partly […]
Episode 41: Matt Sorg (Ringworm/Shed the Skin/Perdition Sect) Part 2 “Apparently, I’m buying everything”
This is Part 2 of my conversation with my buddy Matt Sorg. We talk about a lot of music, but go deep on Alice Cooper and Voivod as well as Metallica, Mercyful Fate and of course KISS. It’s a fun and long conversation that was long overdue! ringworm.bandcamp.com shed-the-skin.bandcamp.com perditionsect.bandcamp.com
Episode 41: Matt Sorg (Ringworm/Shed the Skin/Perdition Sect) Part 1 “New Wave of Maria Heavy Metal”
This is Part 1 of my conversation with my buddy Matt Sorg. We talk about a lot of music, but go deep on Alice Cooper and Voivod as well as Metallica, Mercyful Fate and of course KISS. It’s a fun and long conversation that was way overdue! ringworm.bandcamp.com perditionsect.bandcamp.com shed-the-skin.bandcamp.com