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Phoenix, Arizona-based alternative metal collective MEDIA unveils their simply astonishing new video for “Synapse,” which took nearly three years to film and complete.

 MEDIA was founded by Billy Tegethoff (guitar, bass, drums, synth) and Richard Wnuk (drums, synth). Following lineup shifts over the years, the band now includes Dominic Pedretti (bass) and Robbie Foley (guitar).

 Over several years, MEDIA issued a trilogy of releases under a joined concept of the Sixth Mass-Extinction. Their debut EP Influence (2022) led the way, the “Synapse” single (2023) served as the middle chapter, and the Output EP (2024) closed the concept series, with each part of the trilogy receiving praise from the likes of Revolver, MetalSucks, and many others along the way. In 2025 the band issued Media, a CD containing all three titles in one physical release. However, during this entire process, MEDIA was working on an incredibly ambitious project behind the scenes, which finally arrives with the incredible “Synapse” video.

 “Synapse” is an experimental psychedelic sci-fi journey through a dimension inhabited by beings systematically working to convert our world into a colorless desert, set to the song of the same title. The song itself is only about five minutes long, but the video took nearly three full years of work to complete. Apart from a few shots, this entire video was done entirely by Tegethoff and Wnuk. With no label or outside money funding the project, the band invested a vast amount of time and money to see this project come to fruition. It required over a dozen remote location shoots. Countless video effects were learned from scratch. Nearly every frame of the video required some element of manual animation, and the band even converted a camera to film infrared footage.

 Having invested over 3000 miles of driving – much of which was on high clearance 4x4 trails – and more than 1000 hours of editing, “Synapse” was an absolute labor of love getting this video over the finish line. The immense work put into its creation is apparent, and MEDIA now shares it with the world.🎙️

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Live from Ransom's. Jason and Mark talk to St Francois County Associate Commissioner Kary Buckley and First State Community Bank. Plus news, events, sports and more!

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Live from Blues, Brews and BBQ.  Jason and Mark talk to B3 people and organizers, Serenity Hospice Care, Bablin' Bout Broadway. Plus news, sports, events and more.

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Comedian Brian Bates joins The Barn for a conversation about his career in comedy, life on the road, podcasting, and the experiences that have shaped his approach to making people laugh.

Based in Nashville, Brian has performed across the country at comedy clubs, theaters, corporate events, and churches. Fans may recognize him from his Dry Bar Comedy specials, appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, or from hearing his comedy regularly on LaughUSA on SiriusXM.

From 2020 through 2026, Brian was one of the hosts of the hugely popular Nateland Podcast with Nate Bargatze. He now joins fellow comedians Aaron Weber and Dusty Slay as a host of the Public Figures Podcast, reaching thousands of listeners each week.

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Live from Ransom's.  Jason and Mark talk to Beth Naeger from the Farmington Senior Center and Sheriff Jeff Crites and members of the St Francois County K9 Unit.  Plus news, sports, events and more!

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BEAN! We welcome back Jessie and welcome for the first time, our new gaming friends Alex & PJ, to have a big talk about our time in the unique multiplayer puzzle communicator: Big Walk. 

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Live from the Desloge Chamber of Commerce Labor Day.  Jason and Mark talk to Pete Pasternak, Bill Cotton, Cheri Henderson, Larry Joseph and more.  Plus news, sports, events and more!

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Jake Snider of Minus the Bear joins the Vulgar Display of Podcast to talk about the 20th anniversary of the landmark album Menos El Oso, the band’s return to the road, and the upcoming 20 Years of Menos El Oso Tour.

Minus the Bear brings the anniversary tour to The Sovereign in St. Louis, Missouri on September 6, giving St. Louis fans the chance to hear one of the band’s most celebrated albums brought back to life on stage.

During the conversation, Jake Snider reflects on what it feels like to revisit Menos El Oso 20 years later and why the album continues to connect with listeners. He discusses the songwriting and lyric-writing process, how traveling influenced the record, and how the legendary Line 6 DL4 delay pedal became such an important part of Minus the Bear’s unmistakable guitar sound.

Jake also talks about how the meaning of songs can change over time, the importance of creating a complete body of work in an increasingly singles-driven music industry, and why Menos El Oso represents such an important moment in the evolution of Minus the Bear.

The conversation also looks at the current version of Minus the Bear on stage. Jake believes the band is performing better than ever, with drummer Josh Sparks playing an important role in bringing new energy to the songs while honoring what made the original recordings special.

For longtime Minus the Bear fans, this is a deep dive into the history, sound, and legacy of Menos El Oso as the band celebrates two decades of an album that helped define their career.

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Live from Ransom's. Jason and Mark talk to Maddie Erwin and the Grindstaff Family.  Plus news, events and more!

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Kyle Turley joins the Vulgar Display of Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about his NFL career, heavy music, player health, CTE, and the battles former players continue to face long after leaving the field.

A former NFL offensive lineman who played for the New Orleans Saints, St. Louis Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs, Turley built a reputation as one of football’s most intense personalities. That reputation was cemented by his infamous helmet-throwing incident, a moment Turley doesn’t shy away from and instead embraces as part of the mentality that defined him as an offensive lineman.

Turley also looks back at his time with the St. Louis Rams and shares his strong opinions on former head coach Mike Martz and what happened to a roster he believed was capable of continuing to compete for championships.

Music has also been a major part of Turley’s life. From metal and thrash fueling his pregame mentality to his own career in country music, Turley talks about the connection between music and football and his experiences performing alongside legendary artists including George Jones and David Allan Coe.

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