The guest for this episode is Dirk Scharsich aka Danger Dirk 3000, guitarist of ninja-themed Power Metal band Victorius, new album Space Ninjas From Hell available now via Napalm Records. The band combines ancient Samurai stories and intergalactic mystery. During our chat, Dirk shares with us the making of Space Ninja From Hell with all if its Japanese myths and bold anthems about the most intergalactic space adventure, along with his love of Batman.

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For this episode, we have a couple of interviews from this year’s Astronomicon pop culture convention in Sterling Heights, Michigan. First up, we chat with Detroit Red Wings hockey great Darren McCarty and talk about his experiences at Astronomicon, along with his appearances on Hardcore Pawn and diving into the marijuana industry. And then we talk with film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor, Lloyd Kaufman, co-founder of Troma Entertainment and director of classics like The Toxic Avenger and Tromeo and Juliet. He shares with us information about the new Troma streaming service along with all sorts of Troma nonsense.

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The guest for this episode is Ruthy Froch, who is currently playing the role of Hodel on the touring production of Fiddler On The Roof and also the creator of the web series (im)mature. As a Jewish woman , Froch shares with us the importance of the story told in Fiddler along with her family’s reactions to her getting the role and her connection to Judaism. We also get into traveling as a part of Fiddler and her great use of Instagram, along with her web series (im)mature that she created.

Fiddler On The Roof comes to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for a limited engagement from March 10th – 15th. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com. For more information on Fiddler On The Roof and other cities it is touring, visit fiddlermusical.com.

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The guest for this episode is metal synthwave producer GosT, who released his newest album Valediction via Century Media Records late last year. GosT is currently bringing Valediction in its entirety along with some of the older favorites throughout their European tour along with SVART CROWN. For this album, GosT embodies the character of Baalberith, channeling his fascination with the occult, John Carpenter and 80s slasher flicks, along announced the addition of the Carreau character, who will join Baalberith live on stage. During our chat, we talked about the new album and the live show, and what goes into the GosT persona.

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The guest for this episode is Christopher Wayne, one half of the Australian duo The Naked Magicians. Having toured around the world along with residencies in Las Vegas and London’s West End, Wayne along with his partner Mike Tyler, have created one of the funniest and naughtiest magic shows, that even included an appearance on America’s Got Talent. During our chat, Christopher Wayne shared with us how this show got started and all of its naughty bits, along with his upbringing. Plus, since he’s Australian, we had to talk about their obsession with coffee and how terrible American coffee is.

The Naked Magicians hit Detroit for three shows only on Friday March 6th (at 7pm) and Saturday, March 7th (at 7pm and 10pm) at The Music Hall (350 Madison Ave.) in Detroit. This is an 18+ only show and includes male nudity, sexual references and coarse language. For more information and to purchase tickets: broadwayindetroit.com or nakedmagicians.com.

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The guest for this episode is Caitlin Lester-Sams, who currently plays the role of Mrs. Bucket in the touring production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. As a fellow Michigander and graduate of Western Michigan University with a BFA, Caitlin shares with us some of her best memories of growing up in Michigan, along with how she began her journey in theater. We also talk about her experiences with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and much more, along with how great she is on Instagram.

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to the Detroit Opera House for a limited engagement from February 18th – March 1st. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com. For more information on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and other cities it is touring, visit charlieontour.com.

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For the final installment of Astronomicon week on Fresh is the Word, we have one of the men behind it all, Monoxide from the Detroit horrorcore duo Twiztid. During our chat, we talked about what we have in store for the third year of Astronomicon, what he’s learned so far about doing a pop culture convention, his hopes for the future, and some of his favorite moments. We also get a sneak peak into what Funko Pops he’s bringing and a lot more! Astronomicon 3 is finally here!

Monoxide of Twiztid will be one of many guests at the Astronomicon pop culture convention going down at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Sterling Heights, MI on February 7th-9th. He will be around all weekend signing autographs, doing panels, and even a photo op with Jamie Madrox as Batman and Joker. For more information and to purchase tickets to Astronomicon, visit astronomicon.com.

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More Astronomicon this episode with David Howard Thornton, who plays Art The Clown from the horror film Terrifier. During out conversation, we talked about his role as Art the Clown in Terrifier, what all went into preparing for the role, and what we can expect for the sequel Terrifier 2, which is filming now. Plus, we get into doing conventions and his experience in musical theater.

David Howard Thornton will be one of many guests at the Astronomicon pop culture convention going down at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Sterling Heights, MI on February 7th-9th. Thornton will be around all weekend signing autographs, doing panels, and even a photo op in the full Art The Clown costume. For more information and to purchase tickets to Astronomicon, visit astronomicon.com.

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More Astronomicon this episode with the return of Ming Chen to Fresh is the Word! During our conversation, we talk about the world of podcasting and all the opportunities it gives us, whats going on at his A Shared Universe PodcaStudio in New Jersey, his experiences at Astronomicon and who he is excited to see this time around.

Ming Chen will be one of many guests at the Astronomicon pop culture convention going down at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Sterling Heights, MI on February 7th-9th. Chen will be around all weekend doing photo ops, panels, and being Mr. Astronomicon! For more information and to purchase tickets to Astronomicon, visit astronomicon.com.

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It’s Astronomicon week! The guest for this episode is Bill Moseley, actor and musician who starred in numerous cult classic horror films, including House of 1000 Corpses, Repo! The Genetic Opera and The Devil’s Rejects . His first big role was in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 as Chop Top.

During our conversation, we talked about his upcoming appearance at Astronomicon and attending the convention the past two years, along with Chop Top photo op in full costume. He also shared stories of landing his first major role as Chop Top, along with his role in Repo! The Genetic Opera and his band Cornbugs with guitarist Buckethead.

Bill Moseley will be one of many guests at the Astronomicon pop culture convention going down at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Sterling Heights, MI on February 7th-9th. Moseley will be around all weekend doing a 3 From Hell panel and photo op with Richard Brake, along with a Chop Top photo op in full costume. For more information and to purchase tickets to Astronomicon, visit astronomicon.com.

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