Starting off 2026 with a bang. I was fortunate enough to have a chat with one of the pioneers of American Death Match Wrestling, Mad Man Pondo. He's about to release his 2nd book in 2026. We talk about both books, him being in 2001 Maniacs with Robert Englund and Kane Hodder, his love for horror, and his wrestling career. He has wrestled all over the U.S. and 6 countries. He has worked for various companies including IWA Mid South, CZW, GCW, MAW, Kick Ass Wrestling, Big Japan Wrestling, and has done 49 tours of Japan. This was a very fun interview with not only one of my all time favorites, but a very cool person and awesome dude in general. He is also part of a Benefit for Michael Tawney.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/from-the-ring-to-recovery-support-michael-tawney

I had a long fun chat with Hector C, El Paso's musical jack of all trades. He does music full time for a living. We talk about his beginnings learning how to play and make diy recordings at a very young age, his various bands, his work as a sound technician on tour and at local venues, and his recoding and production work including his current role at Strange Daze Productions. A very fun and informative 2 part episode. Everyone remotely connected to the music scene can learn something from these episodes.

I had a long fun chat with Hector C, El Paso's musical jack of all trades. He does music full time for a living. We talk about his beginnings learning how to play and make diy recordings at a very young age, his various bands, his work as a sound technician on tour and at local venues, and his recoding and production work including his current role at Strange Daze Productions. A very fun and informative 2 part episode. Everyone remotely connected to the music scene can learn something from these episodes.

I sat down with Steve Salazar (Vocalist) and Mike Mosholder (Guitar) of Ojo Malo, El Paso's favorite Doom Metal band. They talk about the history of the band, how they originally started as Brother Strange and evolved with new members into Ojo Malo. We also talk about their upcoming EP Sludegment Day, recording at Strange Daze Studios with Jamz Rockmoore and Hector C, and their current busy show season as well as future plans. A good chat with good friends. Be sure to catch them when the play as direct support for Madame Ozzy and Mistress of Reality on 11/1 at The Rockhouse. Advanced tickets available at chirp.me/bamcshowcast

Thundersail made their Texas stage debut at The Rockhouse at Southwest Power Fest Level 1. This band formed in 2022 and hails from Denver, Colorado. We chat briefly about how they all met, came together, their journey thus far, and plans for the future. Our tale with them actually started when they road tripped to the Rockhouse last year to see Tyr. This was recorded Friday night, right before the Launch Par ty.

We just had Southwest Power Fest Level 1 at the Rockhouse. Right before our Talk Like a Pirate Karaoke Launch Party I sat down with our headliner's Valkyrie's Fire, an epic six piece power metal band out of Nashville, Tennessee. They talk about their backgrounds, how they came together, what they've accomplished so far, the EP they currently have out, and their first full length album this will be released in 2026. This was a very fun chat the night before their incredible headlining performance.

Bassist and front woman Abby K makes her return to the Rockhouse almost 4 years after playing here on tour with Nita Strauss. This time she's taking her charity concert series Girls Rock Nashville on the road, and El Paso is the first stop. Abby talks about this concert series, how it came together, as well as her career up to this point. This was a very fun interview and a very fun all female fronted show at the only house that rocks.

I had a chat with Travis Manning, New Mexico Musician and the Promotor of South West Metal Fest 3. We talk all about the event, bands, vendors, and what people can expect at this 13 band festival that has no cover charge. We also talk about his bands Shalem, Flat Blak, and the south west music scene in general.

In my first ever zoom episode I interviewed hip hop artst Taiyamo Denku, who just performed at the Rockhouse on 8/7/2025 as a feature on the I-25 Cypher tour. Taiyamo gives us a run through of his whole career. We touch on his his musical journey from childhood beatboxing to releasing 46 albums while balancing his career with a day job and parenting responsibilities. Taiyamo shares insights about his touring experiences, collaborations with numerous artists including some who have since passed away, and his approach to promoting music in the current digital landscape dominated by platforms like TikTok. The conversation concludes with Taiyamo describing recent personal hardships, including severe flooding damage to his home that insurance won't cover. Be sure to hit his cash app and bandcamp store. One of the best and hardest working artists in the game.

Got to have a chat with one of my favorite freestyle emcees Taiyamo Denku before he hit the stage, literally on the other side of the wall. We have a brief and very fun chat about his carrier leading up to what will be his 60th project. The audio is uneven due to equipment issues on my end, and the live show going on a few feet away.