Episode 187: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Rhamsis Ali, to talk about his latest project "Longevity LP". We also talk about his skills at producing and engineering as well as being an artist, what went into making this album, his work with The Bar Gods, a jail story and referencing 80's night time soaps like "Knot's Landing". Ch…

Episode 186: In this episode, Mark talks with the star of the new Sci-Fi series "Chaser", actor, Russ Russo. We discuss the concept of the show, how he got attached to the project, playing the enigmatic character Eddi Sebastian, favorite Sci-Fi movies/shows and what's next for Russ. Check out "Chaser" on Amazon Prime and TubiTV- https://link.tubi.t…

Episode 185: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by Hip Hop artist Azariah. We talk about his new project- "Intermission 2.0". It comes 13 years after his last Intermission project and we discuss the concept and time and it took to make this project, as well as the different producers and guests featured throughout the album. Mark also asks …

Episode 184: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by DJ, beat maker, producer- DJ Real One. We talk about his new album- "Asia Connect", as well as his travels that helped shape the sound of the album, places to eat out of the country, record store day, hipsters, classic Hip Hop battle records and the current Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef. Check …

Episode 183: In this episode, Mark talks about attending C2E2, going to past conventions and the upcoming "Free Comic Book Day" and "May The Fourth Be With You" day on 5/4/24 Mark also has an interview at C2E2 with Peter Santa Maria, the senior creative director of collectibles at Mondo. Check out Mondo at - https://mondoshop.com/ Also included in …

Episode 182: In this episode, Mark talks with artist and teacher Andrew Katz. They focus on discussing his work with "Delta Bravo: In Search Of..." videos, where they revisit iconic sites where photos and album covers were taken of Hip Hop legends like LL Cool J, Run-D.M.C., The Beastie Boys and more. We also talk about his involvement with The Nat…

Episode 181: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Pinpoint, who is part of the collective called "GAWDS". We discuss the new GAWDS album called "Legends at the Dive Bar", the Hip Hop scene in Baltimore, going to dive bars, favorite drinks and a funny stort about his first rap name. Check out The GAWDS on all platforms or here- https://…

Episode 180: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop producer Onaje Jordan about his new project called "Alpha 2". They discuss the concept of the EP, working with different featured artists, technology when it comes to crafting beats and production and Jordan's early memories of Hip Hop culture. Check out Onaje Jordan on all platforms or- https:/…

Episode 179: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist, Mr. Misfit to discuss his latest project with DJ Real One called "Greet and Build EP". We also talk about being over 40 in the Hip Hop game, drinking Carolus, the song "Ladi Dadi", is he a Cubs fan, and his first memory that got him into Hip Hop. Check out Mr. Misfit on all platforms o…

Episode 178: In this episode, the five years of Infinite Banter episode, Mark is joined by actor, speaker, musician and author-IronE Singleton, who many know for his time on "The Walking Dead" playing the character "T- Dog". We talk about his start in acting, landing that role on TWD, "The Blind Side", playing college football, rough times growing …

Episode 177: In this episode, Mark is joined by filmmaker- Pamela Davis-Noland to talk about her upcoming short film "Room For Dessert", which deals with systemic racism and cake. Pamela talks about filming in New Orleans, the concept and message of the film, some of the obstacles making a film amid strikes and budget restraints, her background in …

Episode 176: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist, Pretty Bulli. We discuss her coming up in the Buffalo New York scene, being known for her freestyles, influences, her previous project "Duffel Bag Bulli" and her upcoming project with producer Kidd Called Quest "Then and Now". Check out music and more from Pretty Bulli here- https://link…

Episode 175: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist- Halo The Lost Angel of Reagan Era Records, to talk about their new album- "Reagan Ordo Seclorum". We discuss the dynamic of having multpile members of a group, the concept of the album, the reason why we see shoes on a wire and Halo's early days as a B-Boy and what song got him moving. C…

Episode 174: In this episode, Mark is joined by frequent guest, Hip Hop artist M Doc Diego, who talks about his new album with producer Sinamatik called "New Jersey Drive 2 Da Roc". We also discuss Diego's past and future projects, the music scene in Rochester and his earliest memories of Hip Hop culture. Check out M Doc Diego's latest project on B…

Episode 173: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop duo "Young Black and Gifted" aka Azariah and Kidd Called Quest. Azariah, a guest on a previous episode is joined by Kidd Called Quest to discuss their latest project "Once Again it's On". We talk about how they first linked up, using movie samples, the scene in Rochester New York and their early…

Episode 172: In this episode, Mark is joined by the legendary DJ Silver Spinner from the iconic Hip Hop/R&B group Whistle. We talk about his early days DJing, working on the road for UTFO, creating music for Whistle with Kangol Kid and Hitman Howie Tee, forming the group with Jazzy Jazz & Kool Doobie and changing the dynamic of the group to more of…

Episode 171: In this episode, Mark does a special episode that features "Infinite Torture" for the full episode. Previous guest, Tonio T of Toniotv.com joins the show to break down the 80's Weird Al Yankovic movie "UHF". Tonio is a longtime fan of Weird Al, where Mark has never seen "UHF"....till now. What did Mark think of it? Does it stand up 35 …

Episode 170: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop DJ/Producer Uncle Fester about his latest project with MC John Creasy, called "Super Villain". The concept of the album focuses on the heel turn of Hulk Hogan during the NWO 90's era. We also talk about the scene in Nova Scotia, working with artists outside of Canada, Wrestling/Hip Hop connectio…

Episode 169: In this episode, Mark is joined once again by wrestling icon B. Brian Blair! We talk about his book "Truth Bee Told", his time with his "The Killer Bees" tag team partner Jumping Jim Brunzell, stories from the book, what Stone Cold Steve Austin thought of the book, a bar fight in Guam, wrestling territories, Iron Sheik, Paul Orndorff, …

Episode 168: In this episode, Mark talks with Chicago Hip Hop icon Pugs Atomz about his new project with producers DJ Real One & Cache 22-"Mookie On The Southside". We discuss the concept of the album, working with both producers, his paintings, clothing line, cartoons, album covers, going out in your 40's, touring overseas and a funny story about …

Episode 167: In this episode, Mark talks with two Hip Hop artists- Rico Tellem and G Block Tez, who are featured on the new Jamal Gasol project: Jamal Gasol Presents Piff Music Empire Records- "United We Stand, Divided We Fall". We talk about their connection with Gasol, concept of the album, coming up in the Niagara Falls New York area and they tr…

Episode 166: In this special "Friday The 13th" centric episode, Mark is joined by actor Russell Todd, who has appeared in numerous movies and tv shows, like- "Friday The 13th Part 2", "Chopping Mall" and "He Knows You're Alone". Russell also starred on the soap opera "Another World". We discuss his long career in movies and TV, his start in the bus…

Episode 165: in this episode, Mark talks with artist and photographer- Ricardo Betancourt, the man behind the iconic cover for LL Cool J's third album "Walking With a Panther". We talk about the idea of having a panther for the cover, where it was shot and speculate what's in the briefcase on the cover. Betancourt has also done covers for artists l…

Episode 164: In this episode, Mark is joined by returning guest- Hip Hop artist Piff Penny. Here, we talk about his new EP with Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha "Penny For Your Thoughts". We also discuss, Piff's past projects and future projects, performing live and his first memories of Hip Hop music and culture as we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop. Check…

Episode 163: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by Hip Hop artist Dre Cobbs to talk about his new project "American Aborigine". We also discuss the meaning of the title of the album, the passing of two wrestling stars and Dre Cobbs shares his early Hip Hop memories. Check out Dre Cobbs here-https://unitedmasters.com/a/dre-cobbs Mark also ta…

Episode 162: In this episode, Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist Squeegie Oblong. We talk about his new project "Tanface". Discussion also includes the concept of the album, incorporating art into the project, how gangster Bob Ross is, sports betting and Oblong's first memories of Hip Hop. Check out Squeegie Oblong music- https://itsobitch…

Episode 161: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist DJ Jaymob about his new EP "Paying Homage to Hip Hop". We also discuss his early memories of Hip Hop, how important those early tapes from radio shows were, working with multiple artists on his project and future projects. Check out DJ Jaymob at- www.gasfacerecords.com Mark also talks abo…

Episode 160: In this special episode of Infinite Banter, Mark is joined by Hip Hop pioneers Kool Rock Ski of "The Fat Boys" and Kool Kim of "The UMC's" for two separate segments to talk about 50 years of Hip Hop. Also, personal memories and stories from past guests- Musik G, DJ Real One, Sham and Mr. Hooper, as well as flashback segments from iconi…

Episode 159: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Reno RX, to talk about his new album "Phreebase Pharoah". We also talk about how long he has been doing Hip Hop music, the messages within his tracks and meeting Prodigy of "Mobb Deep" and how that effected him focusing on doing music. Check out Reno RX- https://music.apple.com/us/album…

Episode 158: In this episode, Mark chops it up with Hip Hop artist King Adroit. We talk about his new project "Himology", past projects, the scene in North Carolina, the concept of the new project and grilling early in the morning. Check out King Adroit- https://linktr.ee/kingadroit Mark also previews which movie will be part of the next installmen…

Episode 157: In this episode, Mark talks once again with hip Hop duo M Doc Diego and DBTZ of Manzu Beats about their latest project- "Universal Tongues III". We talk about doing three "Universal Tongues" albums, differences between them, connecting on creating music when Diego is in Rochester New York and DBTZ is in Spain and what to expect next. C…

Episode 156: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Tzarizm to talk about his new album "O.T.H.E.R." We also discuss his growing up in places like Memphis and Florida, the concept of this album, working production and being a lyricist. Check out Tzarizm- https://linktr.ee/tzarizm Mark also talks about the recent air quality in Chicago be…

Episode 155: In this episode, Mark is joined by film maker, actor and founder of Womp Stomp Films- Vincente Disanti, to talk about his up coming project "Never Hike Alone 2" the follow up to "Never Hike Alone" and "Never Hike In The Snow" that center around the "Friday the 13th" franchise and the Jason Voorhees character. Vincente talks about the i…

Episode 154: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Squeegie Oblong to talk about his current project "After These Messages" and how it's inspired by Saturday morning cartoons and has commercials breaks throughout the album. We also talk about favorite cereals, cartoons, his upcoming project "Tanface" and we discuss being big fans of Sad…

Episode 153: In this episode, Mark is joined by two guests. First, we kick things off with Hip Hop artist- Jamal Gasol to talk about his new EP with producer VHS "Tales From the Trenches" as well as Gasol living in Niagara Falls New York, being inspired by the movie "Tales From the Hood" and working with artists like Eddie Kaine. Check out the albu…

Episode 152: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Sham about his long career in Hip Hop, albums he did with The Professor, working with icons like Masta Ace, obstacles as an independent artist, perceptions of white Hip Hop artists in the early days and giving Coney Island it's props for it's long history at the forefront of Hip Hop music…

Episode 151: In this episode, Mark is joined once again by Dios Negasi of The Hip Hop crew Reagan Era Records to talk about their project "The Black House". We also discuss comparisons to other Hip Hop collectives, putting the album together, drinking Bacardi 151 and a funny YouTube video Dios told Mark about. Check out Reagan Era Records on all st…

Episode 150: In this episode, the 150th episode of Infinite Banter, Mark is joined by Chicago Hip Hop icon E. C. Illa. We talk about his new album from Headnock Records- "The Headnock Remixes (1993-1995)". E.C. talks about having his classic songs remixed for the project by Headnock producers- DJ Real One & Cache 22. We also discuss, his book "Fat …

Episode 149: Mark is joined by two actors, who both have starred on the TV series "The Walking Dead". Kerry Cahill, who plays Dianne from season 7-11 and Theodus Crane who played Big Tiny on season 3, joined the show to talk about their time on TWD, their start in acting, working with past guests on the podcast like Joshua Mikel, Jayson Warner Smit…

Episode 148: Mark is joined by guests, Hip Hop duo G-Milz and Raw Leaf to talk about their new album with producer Hxlysmxkes called "Mask Covered Faces". We also discussed the Hip Hop scene in Baltimore, the recent Wrestle Mania, cartoons like "MASK", how realistic is "The Wire" to how Baltimore is now and more. Check out their album M.C.F. Mask C…

Episode 147: In this episode, Mark is joined by guest- artist Nathan Hamill. We talk about Hamill's webcomic with Eric Filipkowski "2 Dumb Dinos", his vinyl figures like Kaiju Frankenstien, which appeared in the hit movie "M3GAN", video games, having cameos in Star Wars films and we even talk about "ALF". Make sure to visit Nathan Hamill at C2E2 at…

Episode 146: In this episode, Mark chops it up with the one and only Rhinoceros Funk! We talk about his show Guerrilla Grooves Radio with co-host DJ Fred Ones, coming up doing college radio, favorite guets on Guerrilla Grooves, his music, including tracks from his recent album "Silent Funk" with Silent Someone, watching bad movies, knife wielding b…

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Episode 145: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Midaz The Beast about his new album with Delle Digga "The Devil's Playground". We discuss videos from the album, WWE storylines with The Bloodline, future projects and Mark jokes about wearing dad shoes aka Nike Monarchs. Check out Midaz The Beast at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=PAAaZBL35am8hPIg2eS…

Episode 144: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Money Stacks to talk about his album "Hustla 2". We also discuss his coming up in Harlem, future projects and the video for his new single "The Real Blow". Check out Money Stacks on bandcamp: https://moneystacks.bandcamp.com/album/hu-tla-2-2 Mark also talks about hanging out with past guest and longtime…

Episode 143: Mark talks with comedy writer and roaster Neil Berliner. We talk about his writing on numerous comedy roasts for celebrities like William Shatner and Flavor Flav, Friars Roasts, working with Comedy icons like Greg Giraldo and Gilbert Gottfried, working on Howard Stern and we discuss his new book "Ha Ha History: The First History Book Y…

Episode 142: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo Shottie and TeV95 about their recent project "Goat Farm" as well as past projects like "Moskvitch 1/3-3/3". We also discuss who are the "GOATs" of Hip Hop, the passing of Trugoy from De La Soul, working with other artists, Michael Jordan, James Bond films and pros and cons to being independent vs on a major …

Episode 141: Mark is joined by iconic DJ, Producer and member of the legendary Hip Hop group "Lords of The Underground". We talk about his start in music, growing up in Cleveland, first meeting his fellow members of Lords of The Underground, Marley Marl, what 50 years of Hip Hop means to him, performing overseas and if their group gets the proper d…

Episode 140: Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist Spirit Jaliyaa about his new album "Grand Rising Matters". We also discuss his idea behind the song "Country Soul", riding public transportation, appreciation for Morris Day and future projects. Check out Spirit Jaliyaa on all platforms and at https://www.spiritjaliyaa.com/ Mark also talks ab…

Episode 139: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Shaw Calhoune. In his third appearance on the show, Shaw talks about his new album "Fly Langston", the jazz feel of it, Langston Hughes, Harlem Renaissance, past and future projects as well as Shaw's picks for which teams will be left standing in The NBA playoffs this year. Check out Shaw Calhoune on Ba…