Episode 135: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Deuce Ellis. We discuss his new album "Live in Stereo", playing guitar, his influences and being gifted RZA's Korg Triton machine from Popa Wu.

Check out Deuce Ellis on all platforms and here- https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/deuceellis/live-in-stereo?fbclid=PAAaY6khM5xjvaXDuIwDmTW8DT_k_wcgZ6R3ABAQ5qwP_Q9UX76RMBrbpGmgg

Mark also talks about the passing of Hip Hop icon Grand Daddy I.U. and reveals what will be part of the next installment of "Infinite Torture"

Episode 134: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Sean Links about his new album with Hxlysmxkes "Mad Max". We talk about past and future projects, Star Wars and the process of putting lyrics together with beats.

Check out Sean Links at Bandcamp- https://seanlinks.bandcamp.com/album/mad-max

Mark also reviews the series finale of "The Walking Dead", seeing the play "Clue" and being annoyed when told to use nicknames.

Episode 133: Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist- Piff Penny to talk about his two new EP's "Indica" and "Hoodie Season Anniversary Edition". We also talk about 90's flicks like “Baby Boy”, being too old for Tik Tok, legacy of Nas and Piff shouting out Mark in a song.

Check out Piff Penny on all platforms here- https://linktr.ee/piffpenny?fbclid=PAAaar0S78GCmymoPXSN-gA9o4pOZOG7KLhpvL3NQWIDIQOlSu9invEKO-DfY

Mark also reviews the movie "Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies" for The Infinite Torture segment.

Episode 132: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artists Nomadic Poet and Particle 2, collectively known as HAQK. We talk about their new album "Divine Alchemy", creating the sound and vibe for this project, technology, art and the trouble with sending files due to outside forces.

Check out HAQK's new album "Divine Alchemy" - https://linktr.ee/opensrcmusic?fbclid=PAAabEixl28yHEzNKyPxu11YNSp7UclqFLYNvhfLaSIZuuWadRIs8xene7rOA

Mark also talks about the new Black Panther movie "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" as well.

Episode 131: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artists Kingdom Kome & Onaje Jordan to talk about their new album "Alchemy". We also discuss, how Kingdom Kome from Miami and Onaje Jordan in Chicago, joined forces to make this incredible album, as well as talk about pizza, Spanish-English lyrics and future projects.

Check out Kingdom Kome & Onaje Jordan on Bandcamp- https://kingdomkome.bandcamp.com/album/alchemy

Mark also talks about Eminem's HOF speech and the passing of two Hip Hop icons

Episode 130: In this Halloween centric episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Vic Spencer about his new projects- "Psychological Cheat Sheet 3" & "Mudslide" as well as past albums, coming up in Chicago, playing basketball, sneakers, working with the likes of Sean Price, Twista and Stove God Cooks, still using cassettes and how they like their Whoppers made.

Check out Vic Spencer at- https://vicspencer.bandcamp.com/

Mark also talks about Pumpkin spice and his thoughts on "Halloween Ends"

Episode 129: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Mr. Hooper about his new album "The Passionate Scribblings of a Grammatic Architect", working with multiple producers and artists on the album, the era of cassettes, influence of The Fat Boys, doing live shows and also get into some "Star Wars" discussion. Mark asks Mr. Hooper about a scene that always baffled him from "Return of The Jedi"
Check out Mr. Hooper on Bandcamp- https://mrhooper.bandcamp.com/album/the-passionate-scribblings-of-a-grammatic-architect

Mark also talks about recently passed comedian Judy Tenuta and the early days of recording songs off the radio.

Episode 128: Mark talks with Chicago Hip Hop producer and artist- Big Crown Music. During the episode, Big Crown talks about his start in making music, "Rocky 4", working with different Chicago artists and what to expect next. Check out Big Crown Music on Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/1E951nwWIiJjGgc1MW9LFo?si=2al-m7R-TVygOUavO-p3OA

Mark also talks about being called "Jim", C2E2.com and having fun in Milwaukee

Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMERGING

Episode 127: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Piff Pennywise, for his third appearance on the show. Piff talks about his new EP “Sativa”, how personal the tracks are, cooking and much more. Check out Piff Pennywise- https://linktr.ee/piffpenny

Mark also talks about going to his first sporting event in four years

Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMERGING

Episode 126: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist DJ Criminal about his new album “The Smugglers Candle”. They also discuss his start in music, his travels across the globe, smuggling records and seeing different types of Hip Hop scenes in various countries. Check out DJ Criminal at https://smugglerscandle.com/

Mark also reviews the movie “Frogs” for another installment of “Infinite Torture”