"Be a man.  Imagine for a moment that every superhero movie that's come out in your lifetime had an all female cast, with maybe a couple oddball exceptions.    Imagine that Superwoman and Batwoman and Spider-woman all had sidekicks or counterparts named Superboy and Batboy and Spiderboy.  Imagine if all your male superheroes had names like HEHulk and ManThor and MaleWOlverine, (Deadpool and GentlemanDeadpool), and they were always on the sidelines and kinda jokes, not the REAL versions.  And in those all female-lead movies there would be one or two male heroes, helping out, doing their best.  And you KNOW that people would LOVE more male superheroes because they could be so cool.  You know guys are cool and amazing and not just nice butts.  And then suddenly, there's a big movie poster with this badass GUY on it and it's the first time you've seen someone who's like you LEADING the movie and sure the rest of the cast is women, but HE's the main character and you just think, FINALLY!! THAT'S why I'm so excited for Wonder Woman"  - Emilie Rogers  In my latest episode of the podcast I've assembled a super team of self-proclaimed feminists including Kate from Vextion, Cosplayer/Artist Emilie Rogers, and authors Annie and Jess who write as "A.J. Tipton"  to discuss the newest film from the DC Cinematic Universe, "Wonder Woman".  We discuss our favorite scenes, Gal Gadot's phenomenal performance, and this movie's place in the DC Cinematic Universe as well as our universe!    Tune in to find out what we think about what this movie means to the future of female protagonists in film!  (Mature Language) Photo credit DC/Warner Bros.

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"We wanted to create something that was a little bit different than regular doughnuts, and wanted something that would reflect Asbury Park and the culture around us.  We wanted to come up with fun names, fun flavors, fresh and clean.  Once we started, we couldn't stop.  We're always coming up with all these flavor combinations.  We get inspirations from everything around us and our customer's suggestions."  - Jacki Sharpe, Founder of Purple Glaze Donuts Etc.   If you are looking for top notch treats, fun themes, and the most welcoming staff you will ever meet, look no further than Purple Glaze Donuts, etc. in Asbury Park, NJ.  I sat down with owner and operator Jacki Sharpe, her son Wes Sharpe, and Dan Felicetta who have brought this small, charming Doughnut Shop to life.  As I sample the unique flavor combos as well as daily specials, we discuss the origin of the shop,  the doughnut puns, vegan doughnuts, and even the ever popular treats available for dogs!  Tune in for my most delicious interview to date!   

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"What music has done for me and for us, I want to give back to that.   Music has always been there for me. If you're getting through a tough situation music can be very cathartic, that's really what I'm drawn towards.  Music pulls me in, and that's how I write."  - Frank Calabrese of The Lemats Local rockers, the Lemats join me on the show to share their latest EP "The Lemats: Live at the Saint". The quartet, known for their bluesy, folk, rock n' roll sound, discuss their origin story, the writing process, and the desire to give their listeners something to lean on.  Lead Singer, Frank even gives me some solid advice on how to write lyrics for an original song.  Keep it here for the tracks "Black Cloud" (Live) and "The Astronomer" (studio version) from the record.   http://www.thelemats.com

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"I ordered a box of foam to sit home and experiment with.  I got a PA and microphones and I did everything with my ear.  I would cut something I thought would work, and then I would try something else.  I came up with a formula for the exact right amount of compression.   When I threw it in the drum it laid in the drum like a V.  I put it all together and put a mic on it.   It was like one of those moments.  I ran up the stairs to say Michelle come here and listen to this."  -Mike Vermillion, Founder of SledgePad

Here's another one for all my drummer pals!  Throwing a blanket in your bass drum is now a thing of the past!  I had the pleasure of speaking with the very lovely and intelligent Mike and Michelle Vermillion of SledgePad Innovations LLC.  The couple share all the details of their revolutionary bass drum head to head dampening system, the SledgePad. We discuss the origin of the product, the functionality, new products, and how SledgePad is being used on stage with national acts such as P!nk, Collective soul, Cher, and more!  http://www.sledgepad.com   [email protected]

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"Creatively, I would say try to draw what you love.  Try to make something that you would want to wear.   Something that makes sense to you, but also be careful about getting too far into your own head.  Do something you love but also be aware it has to speak to other people as well." - Paul Friemel I had the pleasure of talking to the Founder and CCO of the Chicago based daily T-shirt site Riptapparel.com, Mr. Paul Friemel.  Paul talks about how playing in a band and working with the likes of The Smashing Pumpkins put him on the path to starting a successful online T-shirt brand.  The Grand Master of the RIPT Artist Group also lets me in on a few secrets of the brand, while providing an abundance of advice for aspiring T-shirt artists.  http://www.riptapparel.com

 

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It's the first ever Impromptu Episode of the Bob Culture Podcast.  I take my handy dandy recorder down to the Brighton Bar for Babes Rock the Brighton featuring Baelfire, Vextion, Palaceburn, Arc'd Angel, Anthems for Autumn, and Pravda.   I talk to the man behind the event Mr. Michael Smitty Smith of Zenergy Entertainment, Joy of Arc'd Angel, Nick Rapidfire of The Musicians Rock Network, and Spags of End of an Era.  We talk about the origin of Zenergy Entertainment, the impact of these female fronted bands on the scene, and the upcoming Jersey Shore Festival.  Links:   https://www.facebook.com/ZenergyEntertainment/            https://www.facebook.com/jerseyshorefest/            http://www.sledgepad.com            http://www.riptapparel.com            https://www.patreon.com/bobculturepodcast

"I really think this is going to put the 3DS to bed, which is disappointing because it's actually one of my favorites.  Although Switch is very quickly replacing it.  I have a case for it.  I carry it around like I used to carry around my 3DS.  Who knows? I might get stranded somewhere and I want to be able to play Zelda."      On my first ever Gamer edition of the show, I am joined by Aud Ragle of the Nerding The F Out Blog to review Nintendo's newest console, the Switch.  We discuss our favorite games of all time, all things Zelda, and even Pokemon beer pairing.  Before it's game over, make sure you stay tuned for two tracks from the new Charles Laurita and the Mischief Studio Series, "Bob-omb Battlefield Funk" and "Pokemon Gym Funk"!!

 

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Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con

 

 

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"I don't want to be right, but I think that Roman Reigns is actually going to win.  I think they are building him again to do something crazy.  I really don't want to see it.  I'm going to cringe if Taker loses but I just have that feeling that's the way they are going."  - Michael Camp of Jersey Campfire Productions  On this special Wrestlemania 33 edition of the show, I am joined by my panel of experts featuring Mike Vacc, Tim Urig of @HeyUSports and Michael Camp of Jersey Campfire Productions.  We go through the entire card match by match to make all of our predictions with some surprises along the way.  We also discuss the majority of "part timers" on the card, the impact of the Women's Revolution, and a possible Broken Hardys appearance.  Tune in to find out our thoughts on our favorites to win, surprise appearances, and even what we think about possible proposals and matters of the heart!  This is a Wrestlemania Podcast like no other!

 

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He said, "I had my two left fingers severed and reattached from an accident at work. Your sticks made my hands feel like they did before the accident."   They stimulate your pressure points and they were waking his hands up.  I had tears rolling out of each eye and I said, I have to do this.     - Carlo Cooper

I had the absolute privilege to speak with the Creator/Founder of CooperGroove Performance Drumsticks, The Master CooperGroover himself, Mr. Carlo Cooper.  Carlo talks about the origin of the sticks, the CooperGroovers Community, and making a better product that reduces pain and increases grip for drummers across the country. (and internationally!) Tune in to find out Carlo's thoughts on a Shark Tank appearance, appearing at NAMM, and a possible CooperGroove Artist tour!

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"The fluidity of this band is just insane.  To be honest, having these two in the band, Gerry and Mark, is a big influence on me and Kevin.  First off, He (Gerry) was my teacher.  Secondly, I admired these two to death when I was younger.  I used to roadie for them. I was always best friends with all of them.  Like Mark was saying before about the gelling of this band, it's a family."  -Shawn Kaiser of Metal Life Crisis

 

It's time for a Metal Life Crisis!! The veteran metal heads join me on the "Bobcast" to talk about their inspirations, their catalog, and how they have made such a huge impact on the local scene in such a short time.  These guys all picked up music at an early age and have been rockin for 30-40+ years!! (individually and through other incarnations)  After talking with the foursome, I could tell that these guys were not simply just band mates, but legitimate inspirations (for) and fans of each other.  Check out the full interview along with featured tracks "Monsters Feed" and "Ecodrain"!

 

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