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The Big Truth Podcast

In this podcast Big Truth interviews interesting people who live and breathe outside the mainstream conventional box. The tone of each episode can range from casual conversation to life history style interviews. The show is fun, educational, inspirational and explores different views on contemporary topics as well as highlights alternative career paths. Big Truth is an Anthropologist, custom motorcycle builder, laser tattoo removal specialist, ex-radio DJ, punk rock/hardcore vocalist, and now podcaster! He owns a renowned custom motorcycle shop (Choppahead Kustom Cycles) and a Tattoo Shop/Laser Tattoo Removal Business. In the past he's worked as an anthropologist for the World Health Organization, CDC, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Having worked with everyone from Harvard Cancer researchers to outlaw bikers, he is comfortable navigating different worlds and talking with people from across the human spectrum! Truth’s guests have come from a plethora of American subcultures – but some of the main areas of focus have been centered on motorcycles, music, and weirdness (Paranormal, Psychedelics, UFOs, etc).
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Episodes

#144- The Process Church : A Dark Web of Cults, Serial Killers, Traffickers, & Intelligence Ops – With Austin Picard

In this episode Truth chops it up with Austin Wade Picard, who is a researcher and podcaster. Austin hosts multiple podcasts, including: The Underclass Podcast, Whatever This Is, The Morning Dump, and more! This episode is centered on nefarious networks of depravity. In particular, we discuss the Process Church of the Final Judgment – a notorious cult that originated in the UK during the 1960’s and quickly spread internationally. We explore the Process and its’ ties to Scientology, various satan...

Jun 25, 20253 hr 9 minEp. 144

#143 - The Laconia Show Special

In this episode Truth and the boys from The Lowlife Podcast and Deadbeat Customs chop it up and talk motorcycles, customs, life, and their upcoming chopper/custom bike shows at this years Laconia Bike Week rally! This is part one of the podcast. Part 2 will come out Friday on the Lowlife Podcast … so check both out! IG: @thelowlifepodcast / @deadbeatcustoms / @choppahead As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also p...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 143

REWIND #2 - Ep 25 - Big Nick Zazzi : Industry Customs

Second in the REWIND! series - where we re-release / revisit / reanimate old episodes for new listeners/viewers, or fans that want to take a stroll down memory lane and relisten to some old standout episodes of the Big Truth Podcast ! This Episode was originally released on July 29, 2020 In this episode, Truth talks with his old friend Big Nick of Industry Customs in San Marcos, California. The two discuss Nick’s history in the custom motorcycle world, moving from NY to California, the ups and d...

May 28, 20253 hr 17 min

#142 - Skinwalkers, Spirits, and Native Supernatural Entities : With James McCloud

In this episode Truth talks James McCloud – a podcaster from Nevada. James is a Washo / Paiute Native American and came on to talk about supernatural entities that he or friends have had experiences with. We touched on skinwalkers, water babies, spirits, lake serpents, phantom cars and more! Check out his podcast – The Ripe Potatoes – wherever you get your podcasts! For more info: IG: @xchief_beefx / @the_ripe_potatoes As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do...

May 07, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 142

#141 - Aliens or Demons? Perspectives from an Abductee : With Karin Wilkinson, Author and Experiencer

In this episode Truth talks Karin Wilkinson – author, abductee, and experiencer. From a young age Karin was abducted by what we think of as aliens, and eventually was forced into their breeding / bloodline corruption programs. With time she came to conclude that these entities may actually be more fallen in nature (think demonic / Nephilim) and interdimensional rather than extra-terrestrial … and this ties into the seed wars between God and Satan. Karin’s book, “Stolen Seed, Evil Harvest” goes i...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 141

#140 - Riki Rachtman (MTV Headbanger's Ball) & Ace Von Johnson (L.A. Guns / Faster Pussycat)

In this episode Truth talks Riki Rachtman – TV/Radio personality (MTV Headbangers Ball, etc), and former owner of the Cathouse in LA, and Ace Von Johnson – guitarist of L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat, and more. Roger from All Sinners and Purchase Street Records also makes a cameo ! We discuss the 80’s/90’s music scene / industry compared to now, punk vs. metal, record collecting, motorcycles, life, touring, their upcoming shows, and more! For more info: IG: @rikirachtman / @acevonjohnson WEB: http:/...

Apr 02, 20251 hr 34 minEp. 140

#139 - Lenny Lashley : Pray for Death

In this episode Truth talks again with Boston based singer / songwriter / guitarist - Lenny Lashley (Lenny & The Piss Poor Boys, Darkbuster, Street Dogs, Gang of One, etc.). The two talk music, the making of Lenny’s new LP, music formats, motorcycles, life, AI’s take on conspiracies, and more! For more info: IG: @lennylashley As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review! Follow us on IG: @bi...

Mar 26, 20252 hr 2 minEp. 139

REWIND! Ep. 37 - Al Barr : Dropkick Murphys / The Bruisers

First of the REWIND! series - where we re-release / revisit / reanimate old episodes for new listeners/viewers, or fans that want to take a stroll down memory lane and relisten to some old standout episodes of the Big Truth Podcast ! This Episode was originally released on November 3, 2020 In this episode Truth talks with Al Barr – vocalist for The Bruisers and Dropkick Murphys The two discuss Al’s history, music, influences, tour stories, the craziness around finding out he only has one vocal c...

Mar 14, 20253 hr 16 min

#138 - Blood Diamonds & Guns: Charles Taylor’s Rise from Boston Student to African Warlord

In this episode Truth talks with Nate Homan, author of “Diamonds and Blood : An Infamous West African Warlord’s Bay State Jailbreak.” Nate is a south Shore-born punk rock amateur boxer who graduated from Emerson College and has written for the Boston Phoenix, Metro Boston/NYC/ Philly, Front Page Detectives, DigBoston, and the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. The two discuss the plight of Charles Taylor – and his rise from college campus radical to mass-murdering megalomaniac. This bega...

Feb 05, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 138

#137 -Roger Miret : Agnostic Front

In this episode Truth talks with one of the Godfathers of Hardcore, legendary vocalist, and author – Roger Miret. Roger has written two books, and is vocalist for Agnostic Front, Roger Miret & The Disasters, the Alligators, and The Psychos The two talk about life, hardcore and punk rock in NYC, his books, his collection of records and artifacts from the early hardcore and punk rock scene, motorcycles / choppers, hot rods, and more…. For more info: IG: @rogermiret / @agnosticfrontnyc WEB: htt...

Jan 22, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 137

#136 - Big Truth Podcast / Lowlife Podcast : Mash Up Episode (Part 1)

In this special mash up episode between the Big Truth Podcast and The Lowlife Podcast, Truth Ryno, and Dan hang out at Choppahead, get hammered, and talk shop – motorcycles, choppers, the motorcycle scene / culture, alcohol, music, and all the important things in life! This is part 1 of 2 – to hear the second half you need to check out the Lowlife Podcast – that episode will drop Friday!! For more info: IG: @thelowlifepodcast Web: www.lowlifechopperpodcast.com As always, please hit the subscribe...

Jan 08, 202559 minEp. 136

#135 - M4 Roundtable Holiday Edition 2024 : Live From Joe's Cabin

If you are with the M4 Roundtable episodes, then you know the deal - listen as Truth, Ryan Packer (Slapshot, Stars & Stripes American War Machine), Joehawk (Lovely Lads, Battle Ruins, Hammer & The Nails), and Mark Unseen (The Unseen / Tenebrae) get hammered and talk motorcycles, movies, music, and nonsense! In this episode we judge the listener submitted AI songs and pick a winner. We also launched a new contrest - listen to the episode for details. And pretty much everything else that y...

Dec 25, 20243 hr 10 minEp. 135

#134 : Drones & Tequila with Frankie Puopolo - Wisdom in Chains / Death Before Dishonor / Solo Artist

In this episode Truth talks with Frankie Puopolo – former guitarist of the Boston hardcore band, "Death Before Dishonor" and current vocalist of the PA hardcore band, "Wisdom in Chains." Mark from The Unseen also sits in and co-hosts this episode. Frankie is also a solo artist, a stagehand / audio engineer, powerlifter now turned Muay Thai fighter, and more. We talk about all these things - as well as drones, tequila, portals, ghosts, and other weirdness! For more info: IG: @frankiepapalow As al...

Dec 18, 20242 hr 38 minEp. 134

#133 - Don Capria : Author / Filmmaker / Artist Management

In this episode Truth talks with Don Capria – author, filmmaker, and artist manager. We talk briefly about the theatrical debut of his new horror movie, “Director’s Cut” – but we will have him back on to talk more about that! In this episode we focus mainly on his book, “Colombo: the Unsolved Murder” – and talk about his theories on the Colombo killing, organized crime in NYC, FBI / CIA involvement in conspiracies, COINTELPRO, working with Anthony Colombo on the book, Colombo’s involvement with ...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 133

#132 - Harley Carrara : Spirits, Out of Body Experiences, and Paranormal Activity

In this episode Truth talks with Harley Carrara (of Tradition Cycles) - a custom motorcycle builder located in CT. This his Harley’s second appearance on the show. On his first episode - we talked mainly about motorcycles / choppers, punk rock / hardcore, skateboarding, etc. In this episode, Harley returns to talk about his paranormal experiences – which includes encounters with spirits / hauntings, a haunted shop, out of body experiences / astral projection, the psychic ability to make broken w...

Nov 13, 20242 hr 18 minEp. 132

#131 - Todd Cave : Annunaki Bloodlines & The Illuminati Control Matrix / Overcoming Dark Energy

In this episode Truth talks with Todd Cave. Todd is a researcher, host of “The Conscious Man 7 Podcast” and personal trainer residing in Mexico. The two discuss the Annunaki / Nephilim and how their bloodlines still have control over humanity today, the origins and overlap of religion, the true purpose of religion, religion vs spirituality, how humanity is controlled and ruled by fear, the origins of humankind, extraterrestrials, interdimensional entities, overcoming dark energy, and more conspi...

Oct 23, 20242 hr 15 minEp. 131

#130 - M4 Roundtable Halloween Special!

If you are with the M4 Roundtable episodes, then you know the deal - listen as Truth, Ryan Packer (Slapshot, Stars & Stripes American War Machine), Joehawk (Lovely Lads, Battle Ruins, Hammer & The Nails), and Mark Unseen (The Unseen / Tenebrae) get hammered and talk motorcycles, movies, music, and nonsense! Danny Marianino, author / vocalist for NorthSide Kings also joins remotely. In this episode we explore AI songs, and all make different songs about the M4/podcasts. We announce a cont...

Oct 09, 20243 hr 17 minEp. 130

#129 - Michael Alago : More Than Just The Guy Who Signed Metallica

In this episode Truth talks with Michael Alago – former A&R executive for Elektra and Geffen records, and the guy responsible for signing Metallica, White Zombie, Metal Church, PIL, The Misfits, Flotsam and Jetsam, and more! He also authored an autobiography, “I Am Michael Alago: Breathing Music. Signing Metallica. Beating Death.” There is a documentary by Drew Stone about him currently streaming on Tubi, YouTube, Amazon Prime, etc. called “Who the F**ck Is That Guy? The Fabulous Journey of ...

Sep 18, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 129

#128 - Tim Weisberg : Shaking Hands with Shadow People / Paranormal Researcher

In this episode Truth talks with Tim Weisberg – a long time paranormal researcher, radio & tv personality / producer, author, lecturer. He The two discuss his experiences with the paranormal, paranormal investigations, the Bridgewater Triangle, shaking hands with shadow people, Bigfoot feces, the nuances of running a paranormal radio show, ghosts, UFO’s / Aliens, cryptids, whats up in Antarctica, portals, and more high weirdness! From his bio: Tim Weisberg is the host and co-creator of Spook...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 128

#127 - Chris Rucker : Radio Personality / DJ / Marketer / Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers

In this episode Truth talks with his old friend Chris Rucker, who was a DJ/Radio Personality for Boston area radio stations such as WFNX, WBCN, and 98.5 The Sports Hub. He is also a marketing executive at Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers. The two discuss the their nearly 30 year friendship, music (metal, punk, hardcore, hip hop), shows, what to do if you’re in a motorcycle accident, and more! For more info: IG: @gottagetglassman Web: http://www.jeffreyglassman.com As always, please hit the subscr...

Aug 07, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 127

#125 - Mikey Revolt : Lowbrow Customs / Fuel Cleveland / Forever the Chaos Life

In this episode Truth talks with Mikey Revolt a renowned photographer and videographer who works with Lowbrow Customs, and is one of the founders of the Fuel Cleveland show. The two discuss the motorcycle industry, custom bikes, photography / videography, what’s new at Lowbrow Customs, Fuel Cleveland 2024, and more! For more info: Web: http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com / http://www.fuelcleveland.com / http://www.foreverthechaoslife.com IG: @mikeyrevolt @lowbrowcustoms @fuelcleveland As always, pleas...

Jul 10, 20241 hr 7 min

#124 - Walter Gemeinhardt : Kickstart Cycle Supply / Cheap Thrills / Gypsy Run

In this episode Truth talks with Walter Gemeinhardt – a NJ based motorcycle builder / fabricator / mechanic – and founder/owner of Kickstart Cycle Supply, the Cheap Thrills motorcycle show, and the Gypsy Run. The two discuss the motorcycle industry, custom bikes, Walter’s past as a roadie (for Anthrax, Bon Jovie, etc), The Bikeriders movie, the revival and expansion of the Cheap Thrills show, Gypsy Run , and more! For more info: Web: http://www.kickstartcycle.com IG: @kickstartcycle @cheapthrill...

Jun 26, 20241 hr 49 minEp. 124

#123 - Harry Green Jr : The Bridgewater Triangle Paranormal Investigators

In this episode Truth talks with Harry Green – a Massachusetts based paranormal investigator / documentary maker with The Bridgewater Triangle Paranormal Investigators group. The Bridgwater Triangle is a region in Massachusetts that is known for a rich paranormal history - it is surrounded by tales and experiences with UFO's, cryptids, spirits / entities, satanic cults, portals, and Native American curses, and other supernatural goings on! The two discuss Harry’s background and experiences with ...

Jun 12, 202444 min

#122 - Terry Shanks : Purveyor of Nefarious Goods

In this episode Terry Shanks – renowned maker of handmade and forged custom knives, brassk knuckles, and other utilitarian nefarious goods. The two discuss custom culture, paying dues, choppers / motorcycles, punk / hardcore, tattoo culture, biker culture, knives, brass knuckles, handcrafted / custom vs. store bought / mass produced products, filming with Jason Momoa for “On the Roam” and more! For more info: IG: @terryshanks / @dickeyknuckles Web: http://www.dickeyknuckles.com As always, please...

May 29, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 122

#121 - Listener Paranormal Experiences #2

This is the second of the “Paranormal Call-In” episodes - where Truth talks with people about their paranormal experiences. In this episode you’ll hear about psychics, spirits, ghosts, shadow people, orbs, the hat man, animal mutilations, brujo / witches, and more…! So shut the lights, get comfortable with a false sense of security, and prepare to be creeped out while you listen to people tell their stories about their encounters with the bizarre...! As always, please hit the subscribe button if...

May 08, 20241 hr 45 minEp. 121

#120 - Slick : The Kings of Nuthin'

In this episode Truth talks with Slick – former saxophonist of the rowdy, raucous, Boston punk rock’n roll legends, The Kings of Nuthin’ The two discuss Slick’s background/history, music (punk, hardcore, rock’n roll, doo wop, rockabilly, psychobilly, etc), the old Boston scene, and in-depth history of the band, learning to play sax, the difference between the band and the gang (Kings A’ Nuthin’) motorcyles, and more! For more info: IG: @kingsofnuthintheband Web: https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=zf...

Apr 17, 20243 hr 4 minEp. 120

#119 - Raghunath (Ray) Cappo : Yogi / Author / Podcaster / Youth of Today / Shelter

In this episode Truth talks with Raghunath Cappo – a yogi, ex-monk, travel and spiritual guide, author, musician, and podcaster. He is the front man for the bands Youth of Today and Shelter.; and co-host of the Wisdom of the Sages Podcast. The two discuss Ray’s background/history, music, New York City / Lower East Side in the 80’s, his bands, record collecting, his spiritual journey from NY to India, becoming a monk, Bhakti Yoga, his upcoming book (“From Punk to Monk: A Memoir”), and more! For m...

Apr 03, 202450 minEp. 119

#118 - Keith Freeman : Restraining Order / Intimidation

In this episode Truth talks with Keith Freeman of the bands Restraining Order, Intimidation, and many more! He is also co-host of the Seekers Of The Unknown Podcast. The two discuss Keith’s background/history, music (mainly punk / hardcore / Oi! / metal), his bands, touring, and a fast run through on conspiracies, paranormal activities, psychedelic, enhanced mind states,, and more! For more info: IG: @keithxawake / @restrainingorderhc / @intimidationoi / @seekers.of.the.unknown As always, please...

Mar 13, 20241 hr 41 minEp. 118

#117 - Harley Carrara : Tradition Cycles / Night of the Trogloddytes

In this episode Truth talks with Harley Carrara of Tradition Cycles and the Night of the Troglodytes Chopper show (which takes place at The Race Of Gentlemen in Wildwood, NJ). The two discuss most of the main tenants of this podcast – choppers, hardcore / punk rock music, skateboarding, holding anti-establishment values, the DIY ethic, wanderlust, motorcycle industry stuff, and more! For more info: IG: @traditioncycles / @nightofthetroglodytes WEB: http://www.traditioncycles.com As always, pleas...

Feb 28, 20243 hr 57 minEp. 117
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