The Big Truth Podcast

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The Big Truth Podcast episodes

April 01, 2020 #9 - Ryan Packer : Slapshot, Stars & Stripes, American War Machine
In this episode, Truth interviews Ryan Packer – bass player for the bands Slapshot, Star & Stripes and American War Machine. Ryan has also been a tour manager and road crew for bands such as the Street Dogs and Dropkick Murphy's. The two get hammered and discuss Ryan's history, music, choppers, motorcycle shows, tour stories, the corona virus and its' resulting quarantine, growing up punk rock, politics, and more! For more information: IG: @believeinpacker / @slapshotboston / @americanwarmachineofficial 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] Support our sponsors! : - Choppahead Kustoms (www.choppahead.com / IG: @choppahead) - Chopcult (www.chopcult.com / IG: @chopcult) - Omerta (www.omertamia.com / IG: @omertamia)
2 hr 41 min
March 23, 2020 #8 - Ruben Lipkind : Musician, DJ, Team Manager
In this episode, Truth interviews Ruben Lipkind – player in bands such as the New Darkbuster, The Chosen Ones, and Hudson Falcons. Ruben is also a punk rock / reggae DJ and a "team manager" in the music industry. The two discuss Ruben's history as well as his past, present and future projects, music, his time on the road as road crew for Agnostic Front, working with Bushwick Bill of the Ghetto Boys, the corona virus, punk rock and politics, etc. *Note, Truth got a little drunk and might have gone on a couple tirades… For more information: IG: @rubenlipkind 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! Leave a review and let us know what you think! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth
2 hr 21 min
March 15, 2020 #7 - Esoteric / Czarface, 7L & Esoteric
In this episode, Truth interviews Esoteric - member of rap duo 7L & Esoteric and the hip hop super groups Czarface (with Inspectah Deck of Wu-Tang Clan), Army of the Pharoas, and the Demigodz. The two discuss Eso's influences, career, history, and future plans with music and beyond – as well as reminisce about past good times, comics, movies, dogs, comedy and more… IG: @czarface_eso www.Czarface.com As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth
1 hr 48 min
March 08, 2020 #6 - Kevin Bean're : Adventure Motorcyclist, Author, Mayor of Fun
In this episode, Truth interviews Bean're – the infamous motorcycle personality / party host known as the Mayor of Fun, author, and adventure motorcycle mentor. Show note: *Bean're called in from Vietnam, so there was a slight delay on the call! The two discuss motorcycles, life on the road, riding adventures around the world, Bean'res new motorcycle adventure tour operation in Vietnam, and more! For more information on Bean're: IG: @everything_beanre www.everythingbeanre.com As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth
1 hr 10 min
March 01, 2020 #5 - Slaine / Solo Artist, Actor, La Coka Nostra
In this episode, Truth interviews Slaine - acclaimed rapper and actor. Slaine is a solo artist and also member of the hip hop super group La Coka Nostra (with Ill Bill, Danny Boy/Everlast of House of Pain). He is also an actor in feature films such as: Gone Baby Gone, The Town, Killing Them Softly, By the Gun, Central Intelligence, and more. The two discuss music, movies, paying dues, and the changing of society and musical subcultures over the past few decades – in addition to Slaine's background, history., and career path. For more information on Slaine: IG/Twitter: @slainesworld Facebook.com/Slaine.Official As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth
1 hr 48 min
February 23, 2020 #4 - Craig Silverman / Agnostic Front, American War Machine
In this episode, Truth interviews Craig Silverman - guitarist for NY hardcore legends Agnostic Front, as well as Boston's own American War Machine. He's also the former guitarist for renowned hardcore acts such as: Slapshot, Blood for Blood, Only Living Witness, etc. The two discuss heavy music, Craig's influences and history, and the sacrifices you make to be a professional, touring musician. For more information on Craig: IG: @agnosticfrontnyc @americanwarmachineofficial As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth
1 hr 53 min
February 16, 2020 #3 - Lenny Lashley / Darkbuster, Gang of One, Street Dogs
In this episode, Truth interviews Lenny Lashley, veteran of the Boston punk rock scene. Lenny has fronted and/or played guitar in such bands as Darkbuster, Gang of One, and the Street Dogs - just to name a few! He also recently just got off tour playing guitar for CJ Ramone. The two discuss music, Lenny's influences and history, sobriety, as well as random weirdness in Southcoast, MA … For more information on Lenny: IG: @lennylashley @thenewdarkbuster YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwvchGWvJeDRl2afvMDq3w To purchase Darkbuster & Gang of One music/merch: http://piratespressrecords.com/ As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth
1 hr 38 min
February 09, 2020 The Big Truth Podcast, Episode 2 - Johannes / Black Stallion Tattoo
In this episode, Truth interview Johannes - a Netherlands native now based out of Boston, MA. Johannes is a world renowned tattooer, and curator of the Tattoo Flash Collective. The two discuss growing up in, and the scenes around tattoo's, punk rock/hardcore music, and motorcycles - as well as Johannes' obsession with gold! For more information in Johannes: Black Stallion Tattoo: http://www.blackstalliontattoo.com Tattoo Flash Collective: http://tattooflashcollective.com IG: @blackstalliontattoo @tattooflashcollective As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth
2 hr 30 min
February 06, 2020 The Big Truth Podcast, Episode #1
In this short prelude, Big Truth discusses the rationale and focus of the show - as well as his personal background. Don't forget to hit subscribe!
15 min

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In this podcast Big Truth interviews interesting people who live and breathe outside the mainstream conventional box. The tone of each episode can range from casual conversation to life history style…