TRIGGER WARNING : This episode contains references to sensitive subject matter. If you are sensitive to topics involving self-harm and/or mental recovery, please refrain from consuming this podcast.

Meet Dags, a trans-medium artist whose profound wisdom is matched only by his abundance of creative output.

A writer, poet, musician, and spiritual leader, Dags' raw and candid testimonials are beacons for those who feel lost on their path, and inspiring to others who strive to make the most of the special lives we all lead.

Host Vinny Marone talks to Dags for well over an hour, documenting his harrowing time at the brink of hopelessness, his remarkable recovery, all while shedding light on the multitude of artisanal creations available for lovers of music and poetry to discovery.

Dags on the web:

http://mikedags.com

Dags on BandCamp:

http://dagsiam.bandcamp.com

Dags on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/45VCW2RgXHsT1sWtgf4EwA?si=7PTID1V-RYWpUqO_mgI70Q

Dags' Published Works (Available on Amazon for Purchase):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7VQRBXG?binding=kindle_edition&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1765057307&sr=8-1

Dags with LOUD LOVE:

http://loudlove.bandcamp.com

Very few people make what they do look so effortless that they come off as a prodigy or virtuoso.

Meet Alexander Cross. A pianist/singer/songwriter who does just that!

But in Alex's own words, it's not always raw talent that gets him by. It's hard work, determination, and passion for his craft; The living embodiment of "If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything."

Join host Vinny Marone on the lucky thirteenth episode of the LOUD LOVE Podcast, an adventure befitting a cross-country, mountain-climbing explorer!

Check out ALL of Alex's Musical Adventures below!

Alex Solo:

https://alexandercross752.bandcamp.com

Auburn Row:

https://auburnrow.bandcamp.com/album/a-world-divided

Alex + LOUD LOVE:

Eternity's Fire

https://open.spotify.com/track/0ED3mD4JeGgzHxpl4RDZ5F?si=ee6bef1e822544ac

Hold Fast

https://loudlove.bandcamp.com/track/hold-fast-feat-josh-freese-2

LOUD LOVE Live in Hellaware

https://loudlove.bandcamp.com/album/live-in-hellaware

Follow Alex on Socials:

@across752

Visit Alex's Website:

alexandercrossmusic.com

Honorable Mentions:

The Sauce Pizzeria

https://thesaucepizzeria.com/

@thesauceoceanport

The Zombie Mafia

https://thezombiemafia.bandcamp.com/

@thezombiemafia

Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash:

https://www.thesecretstashonline.com/

@jayandsilentbobstash

Who, Me? (The Band)

@whomeband

https://whome.bandcamp.com/album/take-em-out

Get in touch!

[email protected]

"If you build it, (they) will come."

- The Guy from Yellowstone, I think...

On May 31, 2025 the 2nd Annual Tuckerton Porchfest will take place from 11:00am - 3:00pm with a "scandalous" afterparty sure to knock your socks of starting at 4:00pm!

Organizers and local artists Amy Elizabeth (aka Amy with the Pink Hair) and Chris Rockwell (aka Amy's "Partner in Crime... FOR NOW...") join host Vinny Marone for a special LIVE episode of the LOUD LOVE Podcast, telling the tale of how Tuckerton's Porchfest came to be, how a star-crossed meeting at a local coffee shop turned into a community-wide event, and how a little duck tape can make a good road trip into a GREAT road trip!

All jokes aside, Amy & Chris make the listener feel right at home in Amy's living room. Their quippy one-liners "peppered in" to touching moments of vulnerability make the story of Tuckerton Porchfest both inspiring and well-worth listening to.

If you're tuning in beforehand, make plans to visit Tuckerton, NJ on May 31, 2025 to see some fantastic local artists and do some shopping & sightseeing. If you're listening after, sit back and listen to masters of their craft give a lesson on how to breathe life into what was once but a dream.

Follow Amy Elizabeth on Socials @amywiththepinkhair

Follow Chris Rockwell on Socials @chris.rockwell.owns

Catch the following performers at Tuckerton Porchfest 2025!

@dogbeachmusic

@burnttavern

@denise.miller.1048

@allisonstellamusic

@in.redbluegreen (Nikki Nous)

@jbromusic (Jimmy Brogan)

@lackadaisicallemon

& more!

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L-O-U-S-Eeeeeeee

Nope! It's not Steamboat Willy or that rodent from Anaheim, California that overcharges for EVERYthing... it's the New York Punk Band The Lousekateers!

Ginger Val (Lead Vocals, Guitars) and Danimal (Drums) join host Vinny Marone to share stories about what it means to be a TRUE punk. From gambling with your life by trying to find band members, to traveling across oceans to make new friends who share an affinity for spiked accessories and denim, to finding oneself in a community of many - The Lousekateers are an example of everything RIGHT with the Punk Rock Community!

Follow The Lousekateers on socials @thelousekateers

Follow LOUD LOVE on socials @loudlove.music

Have something to say? Email Vinny : [email protected]

On Episode 3 of the LOUD LOVE Podcast, we welcome a very special guest to the show as we bring you the incredible story of a truly inspiring individual in every sense of the word. And we just happen to be lucky enough to call him our friend. And his name is Mr. Randy Ballinger.

Randy plays so many roles in life. He’s the bassist in one of our favorite bands ever, Jersey Calling. He is a Philadelphia fireman. And, most importantly, he’s an incredible father and role model to two lovely young ladies and the fiancé of another wonderful lady as well.

As human beings, we go through this life meeting lots of different types of people. I’m sure many of you listening today know of some folks who may be… a “legend in their own mind”… or go out of their way to convince themselves and others of how important they are.

Randy Ballinger is a real-life legend. A real-life hero and inspiration. The most mind-blowing part? He’s also one of the most humble and generous people you’d ever meet.

We knew all of this before Randy’s recent accident – an accident that, by his own account- could have taken his life. The story you're about to listen to could have ben spun with a much different tone if things played out just a little differently on February 25th of 2023.

But Randy is here and he has handled the aftermath of his injury with the utmost of dignity and grace.

We welcome you to listen to the story of a life well-lived, of a recovery that is truly miraculous, and of a future that is all the brighter because RandyBallinger is in it.

Welcome to the LOUD LOVE Podcast.

Hailing from the mean streets of South Baltimore, this Heavyweight Champ of Street Punk is secretly a teddy bear in disguise! (Well... maybe more like a Care Bear)

His name is Will West. That's Will "Mutha F#&%in'" West to the layman! They call him the Music Man, the lead singer and guitarist for Skatepunk powerhouse Paperback Tragedy, the solo artist with an "Album of the Year" credit to his name, and an all-around exceptional human being.

Host Vinny Marone geeks out with Will over the art of songwriting and storytelling, seamlessly weaving into the history of B-More's favorite punk rock outfit Paperback Tragedy.

And to cap it off? Two Ghostheads test their (and YOUR!) knowledge about everyone's favorite paranormal comedy from the 80's!

Follow Will on socials @xxwillwestxx

Follow Paperback Tragedy on socials @paperback_tragedy

Follow LOUD LOVE on socials @loudlove.music

Have something to say? Email Vinny : [email protected]

York, Pennsylvania is a hotbed teeming with fresh bands featuring explosive catalogs of music you may not have heard of... yet!

Journey with host Vinny Marone down the dark and heavy streets of Reno Avenue as the FIRST EVER video version of The LOUD LOVE Podcast features Rob Yeager (guitars, vocals) and Britt Peterson (bass, vocals) of the stellar Hard Rock quintet.

Everyone loves a good origin story, so Rob & Britt have all the details you'll need to get caught up to speed on the band's meteoric rise in The Scene. Vinny also gets the boys in Reno Avenue to spill the beans about whacky antics that would make the dues on Jackass blush!

The Rapid Fire Round is exceptionally whacky. Vinny's anecdotes are... interesting. And there's even a half-baked movie review tucked into the episode!

Be sure to check out Reno Avenue on socials @reno_avenue_the_band. You can also find their latest singles "Death by Stereo" and "It's Never Enough (feat. Lockemy)" wherever you stream your music.

You can also OWN Reno Avenue music by downloading at renoavenue.bandcamp.com.

Be sure to follow The LOUD LOVE Podcast... LIKE... COMMENT... ENGAGE... and be on the lookout for the next episode coming soon!

South Jersey is the home of quite a few gems: The Cape May Lighthouse. Lucy the Elephant. The Ocean City Boardwalk. And the Atlantic City Skyline.

But they all pale in comparison to South Jersey's most precious gem, Mrs. Mandi Nichols!

Host Vinny Marone takes a trip to Vineland, New Jersey to catch up with Mandi - a genuine soul with a heart of gold, a tireless work ethic, a passion for singing, and a love for her home-away-from-home, the historic Landis Theater.

Mandi's candid conversation will surely inspire anyone who has found themselves off the beaten path, and encourage others to have faith in themselves and those they care about. Mandi is a true treasure of a human being, and it is an honor to tell her story on the LOUD LOVE Podcast.

In entertainment, players on stage are not the only reason people the world over are awed and inspired. There is an entire cast of characters that work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring a performance to life. Concerts, films, sporting events, you name it.

Kristen Osman is one of those key players in her scene. Join host Vinny Marone as he discovers what moved Kristen to pickup a camera and ply her unparalleled work ethic to create a portfolio of work that her clients and subjects love.

Kristen also confesses what would drive her to dress up in cosplay, why you should never trust an unsuspecting Christmas tree during mantis mating season, and what reminds her of viral sensation Moo Deng!

Follow Kristen's work on Instagram @kristen_osman_

Support Kristen's new business venture at thephotoblur.com

Check out the Spotify Playlist inspired by Vinny's Conversation with Kristen!

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... not THAT Jonathan Kent. It's THE BETTER ONE!

Take a trip to Youngstown, Ohio as host Vinny Marone visits with Jonathan Kent, Co-Owner of This is Just a Record Label, Co-Host of several podcasts, and indie punk historian extraordinaire!

Get your 5-Star notebooks, Google Keep, or Apple Notes handy as Jon schools you on Who's Who in Indie Punk of the past, present, and future. Jon and Vinny also chat about getting into trouble as young punks in their respective towns, theories about lost ancient civilizations, and how Vana White is still a fox!