Episode 61, I chat with Tree Arborist Groundsman, Mike Coombs. We talked about the training and qualifications for the job and other positions you can do while working as a Tree Arborer. We also got into when he first started working as a Groundsman as well as the degree and licensing for such positions working as a Tree Arborer. We also talked about the equipment and safety with the different types of equipment he uses as well as what kind of weather may affect the job and from employees from working a job. All this and more as I talk all about doing the job as a Tree Arborist Groundsman with Mike Coombs so, check it out now! The opening theme music was made by Hostages who has given me full permission to use it.

Episode 60 part 2, we continue our conversation, we talk about A Texas Funeral, a missing vocalist for 2 continuous shows, temp replacement twice for 2 shows, the introduction of Little Nick, the introduction and the finalization of Giraffe Amputation, LOL!!! The start and end of The Gingerbread Massacre, joining Demolisher as a hired gun, dealing with a label and how contract deals are done these days with bands, his time with Red River, and The Streets. He no longer does a playing out band, but looks to help out bands and continues to do his own solo thing these days!  The opening theme music was made by Hostages who has given me full permission to use it. Also Giraffe Amputation's song "Shit Flavored Jelly Bean" and Alex Uridel and TY's song "Comin' Up" were used by permission. You can check out Alex Uridel at his FB page at: Alex Uridel | Facebook and his IG handle is: alexuridel and his YouTube page at: Alex Uridel - YouTube

Episode 60, I sat down with musician/ producer Alex Uridel, and he let me in to his musical journey of his life so far!  He let me in to his world of 15 different bands, 4 albums, 7 EP's and Demos. We talked the music scene of which he grew up in, all the bands he was a part of, and where it eventually led him as of now! So, talk a listen and follow along to the first part of his musical career and come back to follow along to Episode 61 for more!!! The opening theme music was made by Hostages who has given me full permission to use it. Also Numb's song "Step" and A Texas Funerals' song "Needle Work" were used by permission. You can check out Alex Uridel at his FB page at: Alex Uridel | Facebook and his IG handle is: alexuridel and his YouTube page at: Alex Uridel - YouTube

Episode 59, I talk with Ben Wyrick, Nick Montalvo, and Morgan Blanco from the band, Detachment. we first talk about the origin of the band, where the guys are from, who influenced them as a band, who they played and had shows with since the beginning and more!!! On this episode, Detachment drops their new single, "Slug"! The NEW opening theme music was made by Hostages who has given me full permission to use it. Detachment's song's, "Slug" and "Work Horse" are both used with permission from the band. You can check out Detachment at their FB page at: Detachment | Facebook or their IG page at: detachment_band and their YouTube channel at: Detachment - Work Horse - YouTube

Episode 58, I've been wanting to talk to this guy for awhile and finally got the chance to. I talk and have a session with Graphic Designer, and my friend, Matthew Sharp! Matthew and I, talk about graphic design of course but also, how he started to draw and when and where he got his design training from. We also talk about some of his customers that he's done work with as well as getting some recognition for his work and being on the Fox 32 News about it! We also go into some more personal stuff and talk about how Matthew's gotten into cooking recently and how him and his family have dealt with a house fire. All that and more so check it out!!! The NEW opening theme music was made by Hostages who has given me full permission to use it. You can check out Matthew Sharp at his FB page at: Matthew Ryan Sharp | Facebook and his IG handle is: matthewryansharp and the link of him on Fox 32 News at: New Lenox brewery wins best can design (fox32chicago.com)

Episode 57, I chatted with some fellas from Bombay, India. Dheeraj Govindraju and Naval Katoch from the band, Wired Anxiety. We talked about death metal, their EP that they put out in Sept, how they formed the band, how well death metal music is received over in Bombay, India, how they did shows over in India, some of their musical influences and more!!! The Wired Anxiety tracks "Bella Insidia", and "#Now Trending" were both used with full permission from the band. The NEW opening theme music was made by Hostages who has given me full permission to use it. You can check out Wired Anxiety at their FB page at: Wired Anxiety | Facebook and their IG handle is: wiredanxiety also their YouTube page at: Wired Anxiety - YouTube

Episode 56 with friend, Jerry Nudera. We talk Halloween!!! From the video game, to the movies, to the holiday and everything that goes along with it.  The Opening Halloween theme music is used with permission from Freesounsd.org. You can find more information about Jerry Nudera at: Jerry Nudera | Facebook and his IG page at: nudera_lmb

Episode 55, I invited Jesse James from the band, Beneath The Hollow over to have a chat. We talk music, playing guitar, the pandemic and it's effects on bands and the music scene, how he got into music in the first place, the local music scene that we both came-up in, some local venues as well as venues he's played at otherwise, some bands his band has opened for and more!!! The NEW opening theme music was made by Hostages who has given me full permission to use it. You can check out Jesse James at his FB page at: Jesse James | Facebook and Beneath The Hollow's FB page at: Beneath the Hollow | Facebook and their IG handle is: beneaththehollow also their Youtube page at: Beneath the Hollow - YouTube

Episode 54, I talk with friend Chris Colucci about the topic "Music and Design"!!! We have a discussion about how we first know each other and the local music scene we grew up being a part of in our area, and then get into the design work that Chris has done and how he got into learning to design in the first place. We then talk about some of the people and companies Chris has done designs for and what programs he had to learn to do the design work he does as well as how some of the design trends have changed from decade to decade and what were some of the trends he has seen happen within the music scene. All that and then we talk about some famous designers and some of the work they are famous for. So, check out this episode with Chris Colucci!!! The opening theme music for the Topic Episode Series was made by Jeremy Randolph who has given me full permission to use it. You can check out Chris's FB page at: Chris Colucci | Facebook and look up his IG page under: chris_from_next_door and his YouTube page as well: Visual Smuggler - YouTube

Episode 53, I went to hang out with Nikki at the Church St. Brewery Company in Itasca to talk about her art show she will be putting on there. It's on October 16 from 730 till 1130pm. It's a charity event that will benefit St. Jude's Children Research Hospital. there will be a $10 cover at the door and it's a 21 and older event. There will be live music, a DJ playing throughout the night, body painting, Burlesque and Fire Fanning, as well as a costume contest for best costume! the address for the Church St. Brewery Company is: 1480 Industrial Drive. The NEW opening theme music was made by Hostages who has given me full permission to use it. The sound clip used is from Free Movie Sound Clips and used with permission. You can check out all the Lazurus Art Show Charity Event's info at: LAZARUS ART SHOW CHARITY EVENT | Facebook