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”

Episode 125: Mark is joined by three guests- PRism, Machete Christ and Vee Borrell aka The Morlock Crew. This Hip Hop group has been on The Chicago underground scene for a long time and have released another classic album- “The Morlock Crew Volume 3”. The crew talks about their start in the hip hop game, putting together songs, future projects and the origin of the name “The Morlock Crew” and comic book influences.
Listen to the new album “The Morlock Crew Volume 3” on all streaming platforms and check them out on YouTube- https://youtube.com/user/puertoricanism

Episode 124: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Spirit Jaliyaa to talk about his new album “Black Libra”. We discuss the concept of this album, coming up on the Chicago Hip Hop scene and we are later joined in the interview by fellow Hip Hop artist and collaborator on the album- CH7.
Check out Spirit Jaliyaa’s album and more at www.spiritjaliyaa.com

Mark also reviews the new “Predator” prequel “Prey” and talks about “Tales of The Walking Dead”

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

Episode 123: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Dagha. This is the second appearance for Dagha and this time we go in depth about his new album “Blak Flowers”. We discuss the concept of the album, having his family involved with the project and the significance of the meaning behind the album. Check out Dagha at https://dagha.com/

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

Episode 122: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Crotona P. Coming on the show for his second appearance, Crotona talks about his new album with producer Manzu Beats called “Killer Instinct The Movie”. We also discuss life in his home city of Rochester New York, rapping in Spanish working with M Doc Diego and food Rochester is famous for.
Check out Crotona P & Manzu Beats “Killer Instinct The Movie” on Bandcamp-https://manzubeatz.bandcamp.com/album/killer-instinct-the-movie
Mark also complains about his favorite team trading away fan favorites and new information about “The Walking Dead”

Episode 121: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist and producer Big Ox. Here, we talk about the new project “The Crown” from the late great MC Vice Verses, which Ox is featured in and was instrumental in it’s production. We talk about the legacy of Vice Verses, their history together, Idea Factory, End of the weak MC battles and much more. Check out Big Ox on YouTube- https://youtu.be/Voih71b9VIk

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