The Big Truth Podcast

In this episode, Truth talks with Mike Flynn – a trained luthier (someone that builds strings instruments) who owns Black Hole Guitars in Westfield, MA – where he repairs/services/builds guitars.  Mike is a veteran of the punk/hardcore/metal scenes – and has played in bands such as: Last In Line, Out Cold, Low Form, The Prowl, etc – and has also worked as a touring guitar tech for Killswitch Engage and The Hold Steady. The two discuss Mike's background and history, music, BMX riding, skateboarding, graphic arts, his training as a luthier, touring with his bands and as a tech, the brown tone, opening a business during Covid, his paranormal / ghostly experiences, and more! Past guest Joehawk (Lovely Lads, Battle Ruins, Hammer & The Nails) makes an appearance as a guest producer on this episode… ! For more info: IG: @blackholeguitars / @_low_form_ As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Manscaped (IG: @manscaped / www.mandscaped.com) – use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order and free shipping!! - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) - Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)

In this episode, Truth talks with Tye Tonkin – owner and head coach at Sanda Fighting Arts in Watertown, MA. The two discuss Tye's background and history in martial arts, opening a new business/gym amidst the covid pandemic and shutdowns, Tye's philosophy on integrating aspects of traditional martial arts / Kung Fu into combat sports such as Sanda (Chinese kickboxing),  and Shuai Jiao (Chinese wrestling) especially in regards to practical fighting applications, competition and MMA. They also discuss the importance of fostering freedom/wanderlust in youth, Bokh (Inner Mongolian Wrestling), Tye's background in training and competing in both traditional and combat arts, as well as his pathway into becoming a coach/instructor in Sanda and Shuai Jiao  – which are more obscure arts in the US as of now…   For more info: IG: @coachtyetonkin / @sanda_fighting_arts http://www.sandafightingarts.com   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com     The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Manscaped (IG: @manscaped / www.mandscaped.com) – use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order and free shipping!! - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) - Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)

In this episode, Truth talks with his old friend Chopper Dave of Chopper Dave's Casting Co. in Hawaiian Gardens, California.   The two discuss Dave's history in the custom motorcycle world, working at custom shops (West Coast Choppers, etc), the pros and cons of working for yourself / having your own shop, shop feng shui, the connection between punk / hardcore / metal / thrash, skateboarding, tattoo, and motorcycle subcultures, mourning the loss of motorcycle / hot rod magazines, casting custom parts, photography and shooting on film vs. digital, the ride to Sturgis he did with Jesse James & Indian Larry, covid stuff, and more!   For more info: IG: @chopperdave http:// https://chopperdaves.bigcartel.com/   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com     The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Manscaped (IG: @manscaped / www.mandscaped.com) – use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order and free shipping!! - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) - Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)

In this episode, Truth talks with Chris Pittman – a Massachusetts based paranormal investigator, historian, amateur archaeologist, as well as vocalist for the punk band "Who Killed Spikey Jacket".   Chris has a long history of studying UFO's (personally and with MUFON)  and paranormal phenomena.  He's known for his historical contributions to, and appearances on, the TV show "Ancient Aliens" as well as the documentary film, "The Bridgewater Triangle".  He has also lectured extensively and contributed articles to numerous newspapers and publications as well as curated websites on his research. Currently Chris is focusing more on historical research as well as archaeology in the Northeast – particularly in regards to Native American sites and stone structures.   The two discuss punk rock and the divisiveness in the scene nowadays – as well as general divisiveness in the country;  covid stuff; Chris's background in paranormal research – how he got into it, his experiences with it, and a real heavy discussion about the experiences that led to why Chris chose to stop actively investigating UFO's; regression analysis; negative experiences/encounters with non-human intelligences, bigfoot tie-ins, synchronicity, the Bridgewater Triangle and the strange phenomena there, and his current interests in regards to historical / colonial UFO cases as well as Northeastern archaeology/Native American sites.     For more info on Chris: IG: @amongthedeadcities / @fromantquity http://www.cellarwalls.com http://www.cellarwalls.com/ufo   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Manscaped (IG: @manscaped / www.mandscaped.com) – use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order and free shipping!! - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) - Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)

In this episode, Truth talks with his old friend Big Nick of Industry Customs in San Marcos, California. The two discuss Nick's history in the custom motorcycle world, moving from NY to California, the ups and downs of owning/operating a custom motorcycle shop, tools, Nick's brush with death, his $1,500 panhead, Covid, and more!   For more info: IG: @industrycustoms   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com     The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Manscaped (IG: @manscaped / www.mandscaped.com) – use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order and free shipping!! - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Hijinx Apparel (IG: @hijinxapparel / www.hijinxapparel.com) - Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) - Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)

In this episode, Truth hangs with Stress – Philadelphia area DJ (Lordz of Brooklyn, Reef the Lost Cauze, OuterSpace, Freddy Madball, Danny Diablo, and more), producer, musician, studio engineer, vocalist in the Thrash metal band "Activate",  and photographer.  He's produced songs for Ghostface Killah (Wu-Tang Clan), Tyga, Gym Class Heroes, Good Charlotte, Rancid / Tim Armstrong, and more! The two discuss Stress's history, music, the state of the music industry for artists nowadays, flipping houses/real estate, the desert, photography, paranormal stuff, UFO's, disclosure, and more!   For more info: IG: @stress215 / @stwbphotography http://www.thechopshopstudio.com http://www.stwbphotography.com   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Manscaped (IG: @manscaped / www.mandscaped.com) – use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order and free shipping!! - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) - Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)

In this episode, Truth talks with Jesse Leach – singer for Killswitch Engage, as well as other bands such as Times of Grace, The Weapon, Dead Trees, Seemless, Corrin, and more! The two discuss Jesse's history, music, his bands, the benefits of moving outside the city, recharging during the covid shutdowns,  political partisanship in music - especially punk rock, the divisive nature of politics, media, and the country right now, the paranormal, and more!   For more info: IG: @jesse_d_leach / @killswitchengage / @times_of_grace-music / @theweaponnyc / dead_trees_official   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com     The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Manscaped (IG: @manscaped / www.mandscaped.com) – use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order and free shipping!! - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) - Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)

In this episode, Truth hangs with Lord Willin – Providence, RI based rapper, musician and actor.   The two discuss Lord Willin's history, music, parallels between the hip-hop and punk/hardcore music scenes, working security jobs, music venues, martial arts, the covid virus and the resulting quarantine / shutdowns, conspiracy stuff, slanted corporate media, changes in American society/life, corporate scumbaggery and lobbying, how the middle class is being crushed, the divisive political climate, police brutality,  and more!   For more info: IG: @lordiwillindms / @killa_fraction_music_group YouTube: SkiMaskMonk Email: [email protected]   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com     The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)

In this episode, Truth interviews Mark Civitarese – singer for the Boston punk band The Unseen.  He's also played in other bands such as Ashers and Tenebrae.   The two discuss Marks history, music, his bands, work, the pro's and cons of owning your own business, private space travel... and then get into the weirdness like UFO's, paranormal activity, psychics, sleep paralysis, parallel universes,  psychedelics, and so on…   For more info: IG: @mark_unseen   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com     The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)

In this episode, Truth interviews Mike Gallo – bassist for the legendary New York hardcore band Agnostic Front.  He also plays in Stigma and is an artist (Gallo Originals). The two discuss Mike's history, music, his bands, his art, the covid virus and resulting quarantine / shutdowns, changes in American society/life, the divisive political climate, police brutality,  and more!   For more info: IG: @agnosticfrontnyc / @mikegallo1975 / @gallo_originals Web: http://www.gallo-originals.com   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)