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 the episode are past interviews from artist Nathan Hamill and actor Russell Todd, who starred in "Friday The 13th Part 2", which is celebrating 43 yea...
May 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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 National Hip Hop Museum in D.C. and how his art has led to connections with Chuck D. and Spike Lee. Check out Andrew Katz at https://linktr.ee/ajkatzartu...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 31 min
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://linktr.ee/gawds Mark also talks about if he is a fan or not of Phil Collins
Apr 12, 2024•59 min
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://linktr.ee/onajejordanbeats Mark also talks about the passing of comedy icon Joe Flaherty...
Apr 05, 2024•44 min
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 or here- https://music.apple.com/us/album/dj-real-one-x-mr-misfit-greet-build-ep/1735794916 Mark also discusses his only time buying a White Sox hat....
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr
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 up, his book and one man show- "Blindsided By The Walking Dead", old school wrestling, being inspired by "Rocky" and his favorite Hip Hop artist. Chec...
Mar 08, 2024•55 min
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 playwriting and producing and the lasting message she hopes to convey with this project. Check out "Room For Dessert" at- https://novacvideo.org/room-...
Mar 01, 2024•57 min
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://linktr.ee/prettybulli Mark also talks about songs his daughter likes when they are driving around....
Feb 23, 2024•53 min
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. Check out Reagan Era Records here- https://www.officialreaganerarecords.com/ Also, a bonus segment where the new track from past guests Danjah Stand Cl...
Feb 16, 2024•52 min
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 Bandcamp- https://mdocdiego.bandcamp.com/album/new-jersey-drive-2-da-roc Mark also talks about seeing "Juice" in a movie theater and reflects on the li...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 7 min
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 memories of Hip Hop music and culture. Check out the new album on Bandcamp- https://kiddcalledquest.bandcamp.com/album/once-again-its-on Mark also ta...
Jan 19, 2024•49 min
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 an R&B sound, DJing differences now vs then and much much more. Check out DJ Silver Spinner in the Dallas Texas area at https://mobiledjs...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 21 min
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 years later for a longtime fan like Tonio? Tune in for a full dose of torture! Check out Tonio at Toniotv.com Mark also talks about a holiday movie th...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 53 min
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 connections and favorite heel turns in wrestling past. Check out Uncle Fester and John Creasy's project- https://amajinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/super-villain...
Nov 24, 2023•58 min
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, Abdullah The Butcher, Andre The Giant, Dusty Rhodes and much much more. Check out the book on amazon or at- https://www.thekillerbees.net/ Check out t...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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 MF DOOM. Check out Pugs Atomz- https://linktr.ee/usuwe93
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 24 min
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 try to get Mark to drop a rhyme. Check out the project here-https://youtu.be/DiOfPkCCSDo?si=7nH9Ee06Y_YiEjoG
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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 business, working with the late Anne Heche and the continured interest in his work on "Friday The 13th". Mark also plays clips from past guests with "Fri...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 11 min
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 like Santana, Ruben Blades and more. Check out Ricardo Betancourt at https://www.saatchiart.com/betancourtimages Mark also talks about how much he is a...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 out Piff Penny here- https://linktr.ee/piffpenny Mark also rants about wedding music and how he makes sure certain songs don't get played at his upco...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 16 min
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 talks about the passing of wrestling stars Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt
Sep 05, 2023•47 min
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.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=PAAaasvMTNeXI60QjS7o9MFasSkgMud3rm_t8aQhKIWAX79YMc9DvcskwYMBI_aem_AXl-WM9q2yQUyIyoOs-94NpWIGk6e5leIGYxnTSH10Y_RVfylrNMzzI4vZRlvl...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 41 min
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 about seeing the movie "Terrifier 2" and pays homage to Paul Reubens aka Pee Wee Herman
Aug 14, 2023•46 min
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 iconic past guests- DJ Lord Jazz and DJ Chill Will. Mark also reminisces about his early memories of the culture and music.
Aug 05, 2023•2 hr 22 min
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/phreebase-pharaoh/1693565151 Also, another rendition of "Infinite Torture" with fellow masochist Rhinoceros Funk, where this time we tackle the movie...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 53 min
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 installment of "Infinite Torture" and his annoyance with medication commercials.
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min
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. Check out M Doc Diego and Manzu Beats- https://hyperfollow.com/UniversalTongues3?fbclid=PAAaYCS-PeHQFVwiiPDbyDs1e093D1gTTG9g22e_xv5aw8jdzZU0EYOVrhRLE_a...
Jul 13, 2023•52 min
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 being affected by the Canada wildfires and how he has started playing pickleball.
Jun 30, 2023•58 min
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 ins and outs of making a fan film, funding, playing Jason in the films, bringing back franchise actors like Thom Mathews and Vincente Guastaferro and w...
Jun 17, 2023•1 hr 17 min
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 Sade and seemingly, Hip Hop heads are bigger fans of hers. Check out Squeegie Oblong- https://songwhip.com/squeegieoblong Mark also ranks his favorite to...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min
