From playing garage punk since the early '90's to starting a vegan jerky company, Matt Trahan's story is anything but ordinary. We sit down with Matt aka Morte Treehorn of the legendary band Kill the Hippies to talk about music, business, and the evolution of a sound from three-chord bangers to something more "odd DEVO influenced" all within the boundaries of Northeast Ohio.

Hear about his work with his spouse, Melissa Trahan, and how they built a business and a band together. Get ready for a candid conversation that explores the intersection of art, entrepreneurship, and punk rock nihilism in Ohio.

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LINKS for Morte/Matt:Pleather Vegan Jerky
www.pleathervegansnacks.com

Youtube stream for Kill the Hippies (KTH) cassette SPECIAL MASTER (2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibw1HcVM4h8

KTH Video from early 2000s
"Teenage Suicide Bomber"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYSIddhCMHg

KTH Video for "Defective" 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_P31trqflM

Performance/Noise set for "War Pigs" Demonstration. Kent State. 2001 or 2002?
https://www.facebook.com/Jimiimijohms/videos/319673621837910

Bandcamp for his label - Phoenician Microsystems
https://phoenicianmicrosystems.bandcamp.com/

Bandcamp for MeAnderthal ( drums and singer)
https://phoenicianmicrosystems.bandcamp.com/.../meanderthal

Bandcamp for the KTH LP "You Will Live With Us Forever"
https://killthehippies.bandcamp.com/.../you-will-live...

Bandcamp for Queen of Hell/Heavenly Queen
https://queenofhell.bandcamp.com/

Bandcamp for Pig Rides ( bass )
https://pigrides.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2024

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Join us as we chat with Maraya G Lopez—the multi-talented artist and activist known as "BerdsCarnival." From the vibrant art scene of Brooklyn's Pratt Institute to the historic halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Maraya's journey is one of community, creativity, and a little bit of Coney Island magic. We'll explore the challenges and triumphs of being a professional artist today, what it was like to exhibit her work at The Met while being an employee, and how she uses art as a powerful tool for social change. Tune in to hear her incredible story and her take on the future of the art world.

#ArtistInterview #ArtAndActivism #BrooklynArt #NYCArtists #PrattInstitute #LGBTQArtist #TheMet #ConeyIslandArt #Podcast #ArtWorld2025 #ProfessionalArtist #FineArts #ArtOrganizations #NonProfit

In an age of one-click checkouts and endless scrolling, how does a physical place for art, ideas, and books survive? It thrives by becoming essential. This week, we sit down with Craig Duster, the visionary owner of POP Art Books Culture, a bookstore that's become the creative and intellectual heartbeat of Boardman, Ohio.

Craig isn't just selling books; he's building a community from the ground up. From his in depth education in Film, and art gallery in Denver, Colorado, to his current role on the Board of Lit Youngstown, he has dedicated his life to a single, powerful idea: that art and literature are not passive hobbies, but active, shared experiences that can build neighborhoods and communities.

Join us as we explore Craig's journey and uncover the secrets to turning a retail space into a welcoming cultural hub. We'll discuss:

• The philosophy behind his semi-curated collection of art and pop culture books.

• Why his events and diverse book clubs are consistently packed.

• How to foster a local writing scene through accessible monthly workshops.

• The lessons learned from a college background in Film, and the Denver art world and how they apply to Main Street, USA.

This episode is a masterclass for anyone who dreams of building a community, launching a creative business, or simply wants to believe in the power of a "third place" in our modern world. Tune in to get inspired.

#IndieBookstore #ShopLocal #YoungstownOhio #BoardmanOhio #ArtCommunity #CreativeEntrepreneurship #BookLovers #SipAndPaint #WritingCommunity #Podcast #NewEpisode #SupportLocalArt #LitYoungstown

What if your local politician could also connect with your loved ones in the spirit world?

This week, Rachel G sits down for an extraordinary conversation with Marcus Lapsa, a man who lives a remarkable double life. By day, he's a dedicated City Councillor in Coventry, UK, and a passionate humanitarian. But he is also one of the UK's most respected psychic mediums and a Spiritualist.

Join us as we bridge the gap between Youngstown, Ohio, and Coventry UK to spill the tea on the afterlife, politics, and the profound call to service. Marcus shares his incredible journey: from discovering his abilities to navigating the halls of government, and his life-changing humanitarian work with Khalsa Aid & Langar Aid. How does his spiritual work inform his public service? What are the biggest misconceptions about mediumship? And what messages does the spirit world have for us today?

Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, this is a conversation about grief, hope, and the unbreakable human spirit that you do not want to miss.

#Mediumship #PsychicMedium #Afterlife #Spirituality #Grief #Healing #Politics #Coventry #ReformUK #Humanitarian #KhalsaAid #LangarAid #MarcusLapsa #Youngstown #Ohio #UK

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Today we discuss all things about working as a Professional Medium in todays world. What are the expectations? How to connect with Spirit? Spiritualism in the States vs the UK.

Marcus Lapsa is a professional working Medium that has over 40 years of experience in the field. He is a Mentor to some, a Humanitarian to others, and to me I am blessed to call him my friend.

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In this episode of The Psychic Cellar Podcast, we discuss all things-- and more-- about The Moon!

What is the history of the Moon? What Fringe Ideas are out there about the Moon? The symbolism of the Moon itself in Spirituality and on and on!

Joey Madia has been in the field of Paranormal Investigations for 15+years, is a fellow 'Experiencer" based out of Ohio, is the author of too many books to mention, and has collaborated on several different projects Internationally such as Themed Escape Rooms, Screenplays, etc.

Every Thursday at 7PM (EST), he can be found Live on Facebook with his show "Into the Outer Realms".

He never backs down from a good debate, is a wonderful person to know, and is always writing from his home fondly dubbed as "The Creative Cottage".

Some links for Joey Madia are as follows:

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#paranormal #spirituality #fringetheories #ethics #JoeyMadia #ufo #experiencer #angels #entities #themoon #questioneverything

Sometimes it the little things we take for granted in life and therefore often overlook.

That --my friends-- must change.

#believe #knowitinyourbones #youcandoit #youareready #bewaretheslyfox 

Want to hear about what is 'going' on out there at the moment spiritually? 

Or maybe you are curious as to just how 'down to earth' psychics, mediums, etc truly should be..... whatever the case may be, this is a wonderful episode between a Palmist who is a little bit of everything-- and a wonderful human named Marcus Lapsa that has so many spiritual abilities and life experience that I promise he will be on again!

Please treat others the way you would want to be treated and remember you are always always loved!

9 of wands.....What are you waiting for???? Feed YOUR fire