Just Joe Podcast

This week Joe speaks with drummer extraordinaire, Christian Lawrence (aka Opus). They talk about their journeys in the crazy music industry, their journeys getting fit (mentally/physically) and what it takes to be a working musician in today’s day and age.

This episode Joe talks to the controversial FLAT EARTH DAVE, David Weiss. They talk Flat Earth. Go into this episode with an open mind.

This week Joe interviews Syracuse music legend Joe Whiting. “Jumpin’ Joe” has been playing for nearly 60 years in the area and nationally, sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in rock n roll history. They chat about his journey and what it’s like to be a full time/lifer musician.

This week Joe speaks to Nashville based musician, Tyson Leslie. Who currently plays keyboards in the 80’s legendary all girls rock band, VIXEN. He also played with Corey Taylor, Tracy Lawerence, Paul Gilbert and a host of others. They talk about the world of being a HIRED GUN in the music biz and the stories/challenges of it.

This week does the first in a series of self podcasts, STATE OF THE JOE, in which he will be diving into his life and struggles. From his panic disorder, his divorces and relationships, his fitness journey, therapy and the deep stuff many of us never talk about. This is the intro to many chapters to come. Let’s get deep!

This week Joe interviews Joel Capolongo, co-founder/co-owner of Strong Hearts Cafe in Syracuse. Strong Hearts was Syracuse’s first all vegan restaurant. They talk about Joel’s journey into veganism, the birth of the restaurant and its ties to the Syracuse Hardcore music scene.

Mark Menghi is the founder of the heavy metal supergroup, Metal Allegiance, featuring Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Alex Skolnik (Testament), David Ellefson (Megadeth). The band also has a rotating cast of legends and who’s who in Metal. Joe talks about the beginnings of that group and also about how Mark and Joe became friends many moons ago.

This week, Joe talks with Lonnie Park, a musician friend of his who has played, quite literally, all over the world in so many different genres.

What happens when you’ve spent your life on the road with some of the biggest bands in rock & you decide to completely pivot your life to spend more time with your family? One of Joe’s oldest friends, Marcus Rafferty, did exactly that. This week, he talks about life on the road. Adapting for Covid & lots more.

This week Joe welcomes back Tania Marschall, a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to discuss how people have dealt with their mental health for the past year.