Episode 140: Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist Spirit Jaliyaa about his new album "Grand Rising Matters". We also discuss his idea behind the song "Country Soul", riding public transportation, appreciation for Morris Day and future projects.

Check out Spirit Jaliyaa on all platforms and at https://www.spiritjaliyaa.com/

Mark also talks about his experiences on Chicago's public transit as well as remembering the passing of De La Soul's Trugoy the Dove aka Dave as well as wrestler Lanny Poffo.

Episode 139: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Shaw Calhoune. In his third appearance on the show, Shaw talks about his new album "Fly Langston", the jazz feel of it, Langston Hughes, Harlem Renaissance, past and future projects as well as Shaw's picks for which teams will be left standing in The NBA playoffs this year.

Check out Shaw Calhoune on Bandcamp for his album "Fly Langston" and more- https://shawcalhoune.bandcamp.com/album/fly-langston

Mark also talks about seeing "Disney on Ice" and what he wants to see "On Ice" next.

Episode 138: Mark is joined by Hip Hop duo Azariah and Laddie, talking about their new album "Phase III: Blessed and Highly Favored". We also talk about the scene in Rochester New York, how they met, the difference between this album and the previous "phase" albums as well as future projects and wrestling.

Check out Azariah and Laddie on Bandcamp-
https://azariah.bandcamp.com/album/phase-iii-blessed-and-highly-favored

Mark also reviews the movie "Highlander" for the "Infinite Torture" segment, as well as thoughts on the upcoming "Fear The Walking Dead" series concluding.

Episode 137: Mark is joined by Hip Hop DJ and Producer DJ Real One. We talk about his latest project "Short Attention Span Beats" but mostly discuss who is "The Goat" of Hip Hop? Fans have lists and favorites, but who truly is the greatest of all time? The discussion calls back a top ten list Mark did on the podcast in 2019.

Check out DJ Real One on Bandcamp- https://djrealone.bandcamp.com/album/short-attention-span-beats

Mark also reveals the top five played episodes of Infinite Banter for 2022

Episode 136: Mark is joined by Hip Hop duo Trizz and Mike Summers to talk about their new album "Baseline Cavi". We also discuss, the authentic west coast sound of their album, influences, Hollywood and how Trizz first met Fashawn.


Check out Trizz and Mike Summers on Bandcamp- https://belowsystem.bandcamp.com/album/baseline-cavi-deluxe

Mark also talks about traveling on subpar buses and planes, reviews the new movie "Violent Night" and gives his top 5 favorite non traditional Christmas movies.

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