Episode 124: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Spirit Jaliyaa to talk about his new album “Black Libra”. We discuss the concept of this album, coming up on the Chicago Hip Hop scene and we are later joined in the interview by fellow Hip Hop artist and collaborator on the album- CH7. Check out Spirit Jaliyaa’s album and more at www.spiritjaliyaa.com Mark also reviews the new “Predator” prequel “Prey” and talks about “Tales of The Walking Dead” Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticg...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Episode 123: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Dagha. This is the second appearance for Dagha and this time we go in depth about his new album “Blak Flowers”. We discuss the concept of the album, having his family involved with the project and the significance of the meaning behind the album. Check out Dagha at https://dagha.com/ Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMERGING
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Episode 122: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Crotona P. Coming on the show for his second appearance, Crotona talks about his new album with producer Manzu Beats called “Killer Instinct The Movie”. We also discuss life in his home city of Rochester New York, rapping in Spanish working with M Doc Diego and food Rochester is famous for. Check out Crotona P & Manzu Beats “Killer Instinct The Movie” on Bandcamp-https://manzubeatz.bandcamp.com/album/killer-instinct-the-movie Mark also complains ab...
Jul 30, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Episode 121: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist and producer Big Ox. Here, we talk about the new project “The Crown” from the late great MC Vice Verses, which Ox is featured in and was instrumental in it’s production. We talk about the legacy of Vice Verses, their history together, Idea Factory, End of the weak MC battles and much more. Check out Big Ox on YouTube- https://youtu.be/Voih71b9VIk Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMERGING
Jul 22, 2022•52 min
Episode 120: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Young Zee. They talk about his new album with producer Flu - “Scumbag”. Zee also reflects on his long career, working with artists like Eminem and The Fugees, being part of the legendary group “Outsidaz” and much more. Check out Young Zee for music and more at www.youngzeemusic.com Mark also talks about his experience at Fan Expo comic book convention, where he met celebrities like Jon Bernthal and Josh Keaton and the true meaning of “Prime Day”. Che...
Jul 15, 2022•55 min
Episode 119: Mark is joined by former Major League pitcher and current competitive body builder Kyle Farnsworth. We discuss his time with The Cubs, that series in ‘03, going from a starter to relief pitcher, playing semi pro football, his melee with Paul Wilson and now competing in bodybuilding. Mark also talks about visiting The Prince Immersive Experience Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMERGING
Jul 07, 2022•48 min
Episode 118: Mark is joined by two Hip Hop artists- MIGHTY HEALTHY and Ace Cannons, as they talk about their new collaborative effort “Mighty Cannons”. We discuss the concept of the album, guest features, future projects and they clue me in on various Anime shows. Check out the album and more at https://grimeynobody.com/ and use code “AOTY” for 15% off your order. Mark also speaks on 20 years of “The Wire” and will the new “Obi Wan Kenobi” series get him to rewatch the prequels?
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Episode 117: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist King Shampz. They discuss his new music, future projects, karaoke, the scene in Philadelphia and how they both surprisingly like the same rock group. Check out King Shampz on SoundCloud- https://m.soundcloud.com/dead-wrong-records/king-shampz-too-legit-prodby-azzan?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Mark does another segment of “Infinite Torture”, with this installment being a review of “The Beastmaster”. Episode...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Episode 116: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artists- M Doc Diego and Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha to talk about their new EP “The Godfather and The Don”. They also talk about how Diego in Rochester, hooked up with Skinny Bonez, from The Netherlands to collaborate on this project as well as future projects and how they came up with their monikers. Check out the EP on Bandcamp- https://skinnybonezthagodfatha.bandcamp.com/album/the-godfather-the-don
Jun 06, 2022•51 min
Episode 115: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Jamil Honesty. Jamil entirely produced and also appears on a track for his album with Sean Links “Bolo Yeung”. Honesty also talks about naming the album after Bolo Yeung, handling all the production on the album and how 80’s shows are a big part of their references in their verses. Check out Jamil Honesty at- https://linktr.ee/Blkhouse
May 31, 2022•59 min
Episode 114: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Evaize about his new EP with producer Baked Plissken “976”. They also talk about comic books, favorite movie/tv cars and future projects from Evaize. Check out Evaize on Bandcamp- https://evaize.bandcamp.com/album/976 Mark also talks about watching movies starring the recently passed actor Fred Ward, specifically how “Southern Comfort” is very similar to “Predator”
May 26, 2022•44 min
Episode 113: Mark is joined by Hip Hop icon Spyder-D!!!! They talk about his long career in music, being at the beginnings of Hip Hop, how he came up with his rap name, stories about Run-D.M.C. and much more. Mark also talks about watching “Dexter New Blood” and why it made him think of “A Tribe Called Quest”. Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMERGING
May 13, 2022•1 hr 50 min
Episode 112: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Choco Valens. Choco discusses his coming up in the Florida scene, recent tracks he has released and what he is working on in the future. Check out Choco Valens at: https://myalias.page/@chocovalens Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMERGING
May 08, 2022•40 min
Episode 111: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Ulysses. He talks about the scene in Canada, winning the “Bars of Death Battle League” championship in 2021 and the difference between battle raps and studio verses. Check out Ulysses on Bandcamp- https://lms305.bandcamp.com/ Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMERGING
Apr 29, 2022•46 min
Episode 110: Mark is joined by actor Lew Temple. They talk about his time as Axel on “The Walking Dead”, doing movies like “Unstoppable” and “Waitress”. Temple and Mark also talk about baseball and how Lew maintains his signature mustache. Check out Lew Temple on his Patreon- www.patreon.com/lewtemple Mark also reviews “The Room” for The Infinite Torture segment and talks about the recent mid season finale of “The Walking Dead” Episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens- www.athleticgreens.com/EMER...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 35 min
Episode 109: Mark welcomes two Hip Hop artists to the show. First, Dutch Brown talks about his new album “Deus Per Vicos”, working with G4 Jag and future projects. Second, Piff Pennywise comes back to the show to discuss his new mixtape “Piff Invasion Volume 1”, as well as the concept of putting this project together, influence of Nas and future projects. Mark also talks about the new Phife album “Forever” and The Oscars slap. Check out Dutch Brown on Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SF...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 56 min
Episode 108: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artists- Musik G & Danjah Stand Clear of The Underground Army, to talk about their new single “Walk With Me”. They also talk about the origins of The Underground Army, past projects, the enriched history of Hip Hop in Queens and what to expect next. Check out Musik G, Danjah Stand Clear and The Underground Army on YouTube- https://youtube.com/channel/UCGo8u5HA5GZDi590opGeOUg www.ugahiphop.com Episode is sponsored by www.hydroniquehydration.com Hydroniqu...
Mar 26, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Episode 107: Mark talks with guest- Hip Hop artist Cashus King about his new project “Cashus Kingdom” as well as past albums, future projects, rap beefs, consciousness in music, “The Batman” and the different Hip Hop scenes throughout California. Check out Cashus King on Bandcamp- https://cashusking.bandcamp.com/album/cashus-kingdom Mark also talks about watching “Road House” in the latest installment of “Infinite Torture”. Episode is sponsored by www.hydroniquehydration.com Hydronique Hydration...
Mar 19, 2022•1 hr 40 min
Episode 106: Mark talks with Hip Hop artists Docta Toonz and King Who about their new multimedia project “Legend of The Blackface Jokah”. This unique project is a full length album and a corresponding comic book, that brings a whole new outlook on a presentation of an album. We discuss the concept of the project, influences and even wrestling. Find the project on Bandcamp- https://nucleargarden.bandcamp.com/merch/legend-of-the-blackface-jokah-experience-ultra-limited-1st-edition-collectors-set M...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 37 min
Episode 105: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Shaw Calhoune. They discuss his new project "Goat Cheese" as well as past projects like "Mariana" and "The Rudy Tape". They also talk about The NBA top 75 list, which teams look strong for The NBA playoffs and Shaw's top five MC's. Check out Shaw Calhoune on all streaming platforms or YouTube- https://youtube.com/channel/UC0oyBZp-IZJfVfpNiz-Ps_w Mark closes the show talking about The Super Bowl halftime show and the recent Janet Jackson documentary....
Mar 03, 2022•56 min
Episode 104: Mark talks with Hip Hop producer Panels about his latest album with the late Scorsese Lord Jones “East Hampton Polo Boys Winter Catalogue”. Panels talks about getting the album made, stories about working with Scorcese and suggests Mark watch the movie “After Last Season”, which is reviewed for The Infinite Torture segment. Check out Panels and Scorcese’s East Hampton Polo Boys projects on Bandcamp- https://easthampton.bandcamp.com/album/winter-catalogue
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Episode 103: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Saga. Topics include, his two recent projects “Wisdom Wears The Crown” and “Guttersnipe”, horror movies, “Phantasm”, Marvin Hagler, concept behind the albums and more. Check out Saga on Bandcamp- https://saga718music.bandcamp.com/album/guttersnipe Mark also has thoughts on The NFL Playoffs. Episode is sponsored by www.hydroniquehydration.com Our Amazon listing is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JWXMX3R ""
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Episode 102: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Piff Pennywise Jr about his album with producer DBTZ of Manzu Beats called “The Assassination”. We discuss his start in Hip Hop, his incorporation of the Pennywise character in his persona and future projects. Check out Piff on Bandcamp- https://manzubeatz.bandcamp.com/album/the-assassination Mark also talks about the new Moon Knight trailer and the 30 year anniversary of the movie “Juice”. Episode is sponsored by www.hydroniquehydration.com Our Amazon...
Jan 21, 2022•55 min
Episode 101: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo DJ Real One and Cache 22 about their new album "Styles United Part 2", album also features production from Mr 78 & Brotha Wes. They discuss the concept of the album, working with different artists, Hip Hop scene in Texas and stories about their days DJing in Chicago clubs back in the day. Songs from the album are featured within the episode. Check out their album “Styles United Part 2” on Bandcamp- https://djrealone.bandcamp.com/album/styles-united-pt...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 28 min
In this 100th episode of The Infinite Banter Podcast, Mark reflects and celebrates reaching a milestone episode featuring an interview with Hip Hop artist Mystic about her 20th anniversary for her debut album “Cuts For Luck and Scars For Freedom”. Mystic talks about her making of and reflections on the album, as well as stories about being in Digital Underground and about Shock G and the importance of knowing the music business. Check out Mystic at www.mysticworldwide.com Mark also plays well wi...
Dec 17, 2021•2 hr 18 min
Episode 99: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Guy Grams about his new album “War Medals”. They also talk about the scene in Baltimore, the writing process for an MC and future projects. Check out Guy Grams at https://guygramsmusic.com/gramzilla Mark also reviews “Samurai Cop” for “Infinite Torture” segment and talks about “Ghostbusters Afterlife”.
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Episode 98: Mark talks with two Hip Hop artists, in this double feature episode. First, Hip Hop producer and beat maker Smokewell, talks about his new album "Smokewell Presents... The Northern Lights Tape". He also discusses the Hip Hop scene in Canada, working with multiple artists on his album and future projects. Check out Smokewell on Bandcamp-https://smokewellrecords.bandcamp.com/album/smokewell-presents-the-northern-lights-tape Second, MC and producer Jamal Gasol talks about his new EP wit...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Episode 97: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Konfident. They discuss his new album "Kon Vol 1" as well as his long career in Hip Hop, working with various artists over the years and his perspective from living in different places like Miami, New York and Los Angeles. Three songs from Konfident are featured within the episode. Check out Konfident on YouTube- https://youtu.be/-VTPSCXVpLo
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Episode 96: In this double feature episode Mark talks with two Hip Hop artists, Brooklyn MC Lucky Tatt and from Miami, Evaize. Lucky Tatt talks about his new album with producer Endemic Emerald "Provenance". Tatt also talks about his start in Hip Hop, the concept of the album and future projects. Check out Lucky Tatt on Bandcamp- https://nocurerecords.bandcamp.com/album/provenance Also, Evaize discusses his new song with Dr Bowzer "Dusty Raps", from their forthcoming album "Destruction is a Form...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Episode 95: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo Turntablist Jay-Ef and MC Wordsworth about their new album "Undivided Attention". They also discuss the concept of the album, their long history of touring and working together as well as their thoughts on the recent Verzuz featuring KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane. Three songs from the duo are featured within the episode. Check out their album “Undivided Attention” - https://soulspazm.ffm.to/undividedattention Mark also talks about "Halloween Kills", "Only Mur...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 27 min
