Episode 20 – Punk Starts Here

Punk rock takes over the basement tonight.

For our 20th episode, we’re answering a listener request and diving headfirst into the roots of punk. From Detroit’s raw beginnings to the snarling chaos of New York and London, through Boston, L.A., and even Australia—we trace the sparks that lit the fuse before punk became a global explosion.

This is just part one. Punk is too sprawling, too messy, too alive to fit into a single show. We’ll be back with more—hardcore, post-punk, the ’80s, and beyond.

We kick things off with a nod to The Return of the Living Dead—the only horror film that made punk its heartbeat—then move through the proto-punk innovators, the underground legends, and the early firebrands who turned three chords into a revolution. Along the way, we hit personal favorites, cult cuts, and some stories you may not know, but should.

And, as always, we close out the night with Trent Reznor—because the spirit of punk is alive and well in Nine Inch Nails.

Turn it up, strap in, and get ready. This is Episode 20 of Mad Ghoul Radio.

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Episode 2: The Dead Will Walk the Earth

Welcome back, creatures of the night—this is Episode 2 of Mad Ghoul Macabre.

This time we’re sinking our teeth into one of my lifelong obsessions: zombies. From the classics that defined the genre to the stranger corners of Italian exploitation, we’ll dig into the films, the music, and the atmosphere that’s made the undead such an enduring nightmare.

Expect killer tracks, stories from my own lifelong zombie fixation, and plenty of deep cuts that remind us why these shambling corpses still haunt our imaginations.

And don’t worry—we’ve only just begun. There’s more to come in Part 2.

Episode 2: The Dead Will Walk the Earth

Welcome back, creatures of the night—this is Episode 2 of Mad Ghoul Macabre.

This time we’re sinking our teeth into one of my lifelong obsessions: zombies. From the classics that defined the genre to the stranger corners of Italian exploitation, we’ll dig into the films, the music, and the atmosphere that’s made the undead such an enduring nightmare.

Expect killer tracks, stories from my own lifelong zombie fixation, and plenty of deep cuts that remind us why these shambling corpses still haunt our imaginations.

And don’t worry—we’ve only just begun. There’s more to come in Part 2.

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Mad Ghoul Radio is back in real time, and tonight we’re freestylin’ straight into the smoke and strobes of Detroit’s legendary City Club. This one’s all about industrial sleaze, goth grooves, and a few surprise detours.

We kick things off with Claudio Simonetti’s moody theme from Ruggero Deodato’s Body Count before sliding into hypnotic electronics, lost giallo treasures, and a stack of City Club staples—from the Wax Trax era to unhinged industrial-metal crossover madness.

Along the way, we talk rediscovered soundtracks, cult labels like Clay Pipe Music, and memories of nights when the bass rattled the walls until sunrise. And as always, we close with Trent Reznor—this time with a bootlegged Came Back Haunted remix that flipped the way I hear the track forever.

Turn it up, sink into the shadows, and let’s resurrect the City Club.

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Episode 18 – Mad Ghoul Radio - Queued Up For Chaos

DJ Robb is back with a true freeform session—no theme, no rules, just a chaotic ride through horror-soaked atmospheres, unexpected genre jumps, and a few personal favorites from the vault. This one was recorded ahead of some travel time, with episodes queued up to keep the madness flowing while Robb heads west to wine country, then back home to Detroit for family time and a night with Nine Inch Nails.

Along the way, you’ll hear a mix of sounds—from prog-rock grandeur to funk-drenched grooves, bluesy Detroit memories, high-energy drum & bass, post-rock epics, and a bootleg live cut from one of the most influential alternative bands of all time. There’s a visit from a true scream queen, plus a few stories of shows and discoveries that left a permanent mark.

Robb also shares big news for the future: the upcoming horror-focused offshoot Mad Ghoul Macabre, perfect for those who’ve been asking for more soundtrack cuts, creepy bands, and cult cinema vibes. And there’s talk of another venture on the horizon—Mad Ghoul Records.

The night ends with a haunting, minimalist closer from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross—a perfect send-off into the shadows until the next broadcast.

Episode 1 – Into the Macabre

Hey there, friends and creatures of the night—welcome to the very first episode of Mad Ghoul Macabre. I’m your host, DJ Robb, stepping out of the shadows with a brand-new offshoot from the Mad Ghoul family.

After years of spinning eclectic vibes on Mad Ghoul Radio, I needed another outlet—one dedicated to all things scary. This show is laser-focused on horror scores and soundtracks, unsettling cult bands, eerie atmospheres, and anything that creeps under your skin. It won’t be for everyone, but that’s fine—it’s the kind of show I’d want to listen to myself. Pure nightmare fuel for late-night!

In our premiere, we dig into:

• Unsung horror composers whose scores deserve more recognition.
• Italian library music that plays like the soundtrack to a midnight giallo.
• Industrial pioneers who cracked sound open and made it dangerous.
• Electronic visionaries who turned atmosphere into horror without a screen.
• Modern disciples of horror soundtracks carrying the torch forward.

And as always, the ritual holds: every episode in the Mad Ghoul family closes with Trent Reznor / Nine Inch Nails. For this inaugural outing, I go straight to the heart of The Downward Spiral—a song and an album that remain some of the darkest, most uncompromising works in music history.

I also talk about seeing NIN live in Detroit this past Friday—my 39th show, and easily top five. Not because of deep cuts, but because of the sheer power of the performance: the sound, the staging, the energy, the Boys Noize remixes, the shadow-play visuals. It wasn’t nostalgia—it was proof that Nine Inch Nails still evolve, still devastate.

So buckle up. This is Episode 1 of Mad Ghoul Macabre—a journey into the heart of horror music.

Episode 17 – Transmissions from the Void

From rare vinyl pulled straight from the shadows of deep space… to alien contact through sound… to light cycles tearing across the neon grid.

This journey drifts through cosmic jazz, haunted electronics, space-lounge oddities, and pulsing synthwave transmissions. Along the way—unexpected guests, cult soundtrack deep cuts, and a preview from one of the most anticipated sci-fi scores in years.

Buckle up—or don’t. We’re going lightless.

Season 02 Episode 16 – Fog & Flannels - The Sounds of Seattle - Part 1

Seattle isn’t just a place—it’s a presence. A sound that drips with sorrow, distortion, and something haunted just beneath the surface.

This extra-long episode is a deep, winding trip through the city’s musical underworld. From fuzzed-out garages and early outliers to the iconic voices that changed everything—and the ones that never made it out alive. It’s loud. It’s personal. It’s heavy in all the right ways.

We don’t just play the hits. We conjure the overlooked, the underrated, the cursed, and the brilliant. This isn’t nostalgia. It’s something deeper.

You’ll hear fuzz, fire, grief, wit, and maybe even a track or two that cracked your heart open once and never quite gave it back.

And here’s the thing: Even at nearly two hours… we didn’t get to everything. This is only Part 1. Part 2 is coming—and we’re going even deeper.

No theme this time. Just feeling....

A somber set built in real-time—no script, no plan, just a slow drift through memory, grief, stillness, and everything in between. Some days hit heavier than others. This was one of them.

If you're carrying something, this one's for you.

Mad Ghoul Radio. Episode 15. Right Where It Belongs.

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This week, Mad Ghoul Radio slips into something darker.

We’re trading fire for surveillance… blood for polish… chaos for precision.

Neon Noir drifts through synth-laced crime scores, VHS revenge dreams, and the cold glow of cinematic control. It’s gangsters, vigilantes, and masked motives—all soundtracked in analog menace. You’ll hear the pulse of the city after midnight, the silence before the break-in, and music built for getaways.

We also take a detour to spotlight one of our favorite composers—someone who’s shaping the future of underground film music with cosmic dread and meditative decay.

So pour something strong. Check the locks. And listen close. Because in Neon Noir, everything is watching.

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