Infinite Banter

Episode 198: In this episode, Mark is joined by guest- Hip Hop artist Pengame Classic. We talk about his new album- "Nostalgia of a Fall Classic" also, we discuss his exposure to music and culture growing up in Michigan and Germany, working with Hip Hop icon Kool Rock Ski, how he came up with his name, the concept of his album, past and future projects and the rivalry between The Bears and Detriot Lions.

Find Pengame Classic on
Soundcloud:
https://on.soundcloud.com/AwDXFrEprLz6wkkC7
Bandcamp: https://otha.bandcamp.com/album/nostalgia-of-a-fall-classic

Mark also talks about the reunion of Hip Hop group 3rd Bass and how the election result, was a personal gut punch.

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Episode 197: In this special Halloween edition episode, Mark is joined by actor and voice over artist- Ira Heiden. We talk about his role as Will, in "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors",  preparing for the role by learning to use a wheelchair and already being a big of wizards. We also talk about his work on movies like "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark" "Father of The Bride" and "Ghostbusters: Afterlife". Ira also talks about how he got his start in acting, his love of Heavy Metal music, meeting fans at conventions, future projects and his favorite Halloween candy. 

Check out Ira Heiden at- https://linktr.ee/thereeliraheiden

Mark reviews eight Horror themed movies that he feels everyone should check out the Halloween season and "Infinite Torture" returns, where the movie up for the segment is "Canibal Holocaust". 

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Episode 196: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop Documentarian, writer and artist Kevin Beacham aka 7x3=21. We discuss his new EP with producers DJ Real One and Cache 22 of Headnock records called "Breathe To Live". We also talk about Kevin's history doing radio, especially shows like his long running "Time Travel" show in Chicago, being a big part of the scribble jam battles in Cincinnati, his time on the Hip Hop scene in Minneapolis, taking in Hip Hop culture in many different cities and regions and much more. 

Check out Kevin Beacham's music and more here- https://linktr.ee/kevinbeacham21

Mark also talks about "A Tribe Called Quest" going into "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" and has gripes with albums listed in the recent Rolling Stone magazine feature- "50 most disappointing albums ever" list. 

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Episode 195: In this episode, Mark talks with artist and best selling author Jeffrey Brown about his current books- "Batman, Robin and Howard Summer Breakdown" and "Kids Are Weird", as well as his past projects like "Darth Vader and Son" and "Jedi Academy" series. We also discuss his start in drawing superheroes and Star Wars material, relating his work to being a dad, reactions he gets from readers, his comic strip "The Metamorphoffice", future projects and being a hockey fan- specifially a Detroit Red Wings fan. 

Check out Jeffrey Brown on Instagram @jeffreybrownrq and his website www.jeffreybrowncomics.com

Mark also gives his thoughts on the start of the new season of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: The Book of Carol" 

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Episode 194: In this episode, Mark is joined by two returning guests, to discuss the award winning short film "Room For Dessert". I'm joined by writer and director- Pamela Davis-Noland and actor and producer- Theodus Crane. We talk about the origins of the project, social relevance of the film, how the film has been received and recognized on the film festival circuit, racial injustice, the pros and cons of doing a film during the strike and what Pamela and Theodus would like to eat when they come to Chicago. 

Donate and get invloved with the film here-https://novacvideo.org/room-for-dessert/

Mark also mentions a dessert combo that he was skeptical about, but ended up liking and endorses. 


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Episode 193: In this episode, Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist Saga. We discuss his new double album "Black Label Vol. 1 & Vol. 2". We talk about the idea of doing a double album, working production vs working as an MC, how his music makes you think and question things and also what's next for him. 

Check out his music on Bandcamp-https://saga718music.bandcamp.com/

Mark also, does a review of the new LL Cool J album "The Force" and pays tribute to passed icons James Earl Jones and Frankie Beverly


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Episode 192: In this episode, Mark talks with author and journalist- Jill Greenleigh about her book "Go Go Speaks: The Heartbeat of a Culture". We discuss the orgins of Go Go music and how it formed on  the streets of Washington D.C.  We also talk about her early memories discovering music, working for "Word Up!" and "Rap Masters" magazines, interviewing and meeting so many artists in the world of Go Go and Hip Hop music, Go Go icons like Chuck Brown, Trouble Funk, Junkyard Band, PA tapes and the era of magazines and beepers. 

Check out Jill Greenleigh's book "Go Go Speaks: The Heartbeat of a Culture" on Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJSWJNSZ/ref=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_2DWHGJ3BFBN4SN8ANNVA?skipTwisterOG=1

Mark also talks about covering "Fan Expo" in Chicago and how much comic book convention have changed over the years. Fan Expo link- https://fanexpohq.com/home/events/


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Episode 191: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Messiah of Madness about his new EP "You Already Know". We also discuss his early days growing up in Pittsburgh, getting into dust ups as a kid, early influences, going to court, future projects and having a style that is raw. 

Check out Messiah of Madness here- https://youtu.be/GGUdzmJu-rE?si=6QoYC0ggGmnD2D9k

Mark also talks about his early memories of first going to school and his only "fight" in school. 


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Episode 190: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Kingdom Kome, to talk about his new project with producer Ruen, called "Malbec 2". We discuss the Miami scene, the cinematography of his multpile videos that highlight Miami food and culture, doing songs in English and Spanish and what's next for him musically. 

Check out Kingdom Kome at- https://www.kingdomkomemusic.com/

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Episode 189: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by guests, Hip Hop artists M Doc Diego & Crotona P, to talk about their new project with Manzu Beats, called "3 Kingz Part 2 The Sequel". We talk about the concept of this album and how it's different from the first "3 Kingz" album. We also talk about their past projects and their collaboration on the "Roc Builders" albums. 

Check out the new album- "3 Kingz Part 2 The Sequel" on all platforms or here- https://manzubeatz.bandcamp.com/album/3kingz-pt-2-the-sequel

Mark also reviews the new sequel "Axel F", the fourth film in the "Beverly Hills Cop" movie series. 


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