Infinite Banter

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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Episode 188: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Psych Major about his EP "Old Head". We discuss the idea and concept of "Old Head" and what it's like being a couple of older guys ourselves. Psych Major also touches on his career in music, working production and as an MC, early memories of Hip Hop and an almost altercation in a super market, that is mentioned in one of the tracks on the EP. 

Look for Psych Major at- https://bsr.ffm.to/oldhead?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAab2-f2cydy5hstJ7gy1JKQv5_PfkiXZJCRnn0fJOJm2AWq832BWV9X598E_aem_7Iau06W0ZeHiJkrEmiV0qQ

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Episode 187: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Rhamsis Ali, to talk about his latest project "Longevity LP". We also talk about his skills at producing and engineering as well as being an artist, what went into making this album, his work with The Bar Gods, a jail story and referencing 80's night time soaps like "Knot's Landing". 

Check out Rhamsis Ali on Bandcamp- https://rhamsisali.bandcamp.com/album/longevity-lp

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Episode 186: In this episode, Mark talks with the star of the new Sci-Fi series "Chaser", actor, Russ Russo. We discuss the concept of the show, how he got attached to the project, playing the enigmatic character Eddi Sebastian, favorite Sci-Fi movies/shows and what's next for Russ. 

Check out "Chaser" on Amazon Prime and TubiTV-  https://link.tubi.tv/DdldO2XQjKb

Mark also brings back "Infinite Torture" to review and talk the movie "The Crow". 


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Episode 185: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by Hip Hop artist Azariah. We talk about his new project- "Intermission 2.0". It comes 13 years after his last Intermission project and we discuss the concept and time and it took to make this project, as well as the different producers and guests featured throughout the album. Mark also asks Azariah about his favorite wrestler growing up as and referencing wrestlers names in his verses. 

Check out Azariah here- https://azariah.bandcamp.com/album/intermisson-20

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