#bigrobshreds #meraudernyhc #robcastoria #bigrobcastoria #bigrob #maniacrise #metal #jacksonguitars #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview Rob Castoria (AKA Big Rob) and I became friends through Instagram. When I saw he was in one of my favorite NYHC bands Merauder, I reverted back to being a kid again, as I reminisced of having discovered them for the first time when I heard “Find My Way” on a Century Media Records compilation. The more I got to know him, we discussed having him on the podcast to ...
Jun 13, 2023•29 min•Ep. 51
Opening track - “Speak and Be Heard” by Rob Castoria Rob Castoria (AKA Big Rob) and I became friends through Instagram. When I saw he was in one of my favorite NYHC bands Merauder, I reverted back to being a kid again, as I reminisced of having discovered them for the first time when I heard “Find My Way” on a Century Media Records compilation. The more I got to know him, we discussed having him on the podcast to talk about his story, which I’m honored to have done so. Rob started playing in ban...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 50
#damianochristian #sacredoath #boltguitars #rockhouseschoolofmusic #rudysarzo #americanidol #ozzyamerica #rockofages #ozzyosbourne #randyrhoads #vinnievincent #vanhalen #eddievanhalen #jacksonguitars #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #defleppard How do you top an already great interview with a great musician? Follow it up with Part 2! Mr. Damiano Christian of Sacred Oath is back for the 2nd and final part of our near 3-hour discussion, and we go into many things, including his trademark “Jerk-...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 49
#musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #sacredoath #damianochristian #ozzyamerica #rockofages #rockofagesdefleppardtribute #guitar #allartisvalid I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Damiano Christian during the spring of 2020 when him and I were asked to participate in a benefit song/video for essential workers during the beginning of the pandemic. What came out of that was a mutual respect and friendship. Damiano was born to entertain, IMO, as he.can do it all - play music (guitar, piano, wri...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 48
#babyghost #babyghostmusic #alternative #strangedaze #strangerdejavu #inretrospect #singer #songwriter #singersongwriter #looppedal #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #mobmusiccollective #mobhitrecords #mobhitfamily I came across the music of BABYGHOST when they were brought up to me by Mr. Tony Santana of Mob Hit Records (aka MOB Music Collective). While working with many different artists, he told me that BABYGHOST would be right up my alley. He was definitely right. A recent college graduate...
Jun 13, 2023•45 min•Ep. 47
#imagesofeden #angelborn #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #metalchurch #doro #pavementmusic #yngwiemalmsteen #allartisvalid It was a pleasure to have Gordon Tittsworth (lead vocals) and Steve Dorssom (drums) of the band Images of Eden on The Music Is Life Podcast. We discuss their new album “Angel Born” (available now on Pavement Music in stores, online, and on all streaming platforms), their past tour with metal legends Metal Church and metal queen Doro Pesch, their upcoming tour with...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 46
#musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #thehypothesisofgiants #independentwriter #melissakuch #melissakuchauthor #marawealth I'm honored to have author Melissa Kuch on the show today. She's the author of "The Hypothesis of Giants" young adult book series, and many short stories and one act plays. 2 of her plays have been part of the Strawberry One Act Play Festival in New York City. Today, Melissa talks about her journey as a young corporate executive who took a great risk by self-publishing her fi...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 45
#musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #mobmusiccollective #tonysantana Music Is Life Podcast returns with an exclusive interview featuring Tony Santana of M.O.B. Music Collective. Tony speaks of his journey as a musician to head of his own label, and why disrupting the status quo of the music industry will keep it thriving and surviving. In his own words, he's bringing the truth - the truth of M.O.B. Music Collective. Follow Tony and M.O.B. (Music Over Business) at the following pages: Tony Santan...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 44
Love the guys on Beyond Bushido. Had Eric, and now I have James. We discuss the greatness of Roy Clark, and more...ADHD never looked so good. LOL!
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 43
Thank you for the past 40 episodes and 2 years. 1000+ listens shows you guys care about what I’m doing. I’m going to keep going, so here’s a history of what led up to the creation of the show, and what my top 10 favorite bands are. Enjoy!
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 42
Literally - the subject of this episode is in the title! Do you need me to spell it out for you anymore!?
Jun 13, 2023•31 min•Ep. 41
The final part of my 3 hour conversation with “General” George Fullan, where we discuss more of his history with the New York Hardcore scene and as an engineer/producer. Enjoy, and thank you, George. Cheers.
Jun 13, 2023•55 min•Ep. 40
A more in depth conversation with General George, where he talks about his time working at Pie Studios and at his own General Studios. Very introspective, very transparent.
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 39
Part 1 of my 3+ hour discussion with “General” George Fullan, who has engineered records from artists as various as Alicia Keys and Dream Theater. Enjoy!
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 38
Other than my family and my friends, music is one of the most important things to me. This episode will give you an example why.
Jun 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 37
Wanna listen to Type O Negative’s “Dead Again” on streaming formats? You can’t! You need the physical product! Don’t let physical media die!
Jun 13, 2023•36 min•Ep. 36
2021 - new year, new outlook. How much has changed for me in a year? Click, listen and enjoy!
Jun 13, 2023•36 min•Ep. 35
The roundtable is back. Matt Mikolow (Alphaflex Personal Training, Coco Mocha Media, Matthew Mikolow Realty) and Bob Mango return to discuss their Top 10 Favorite Concert Experiences.
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 34
Lou is joined by Wayne Noon (aka Da Boss of www.RatSaladReview.com) and pro-wrestler Eric Adamz of the Beyond Bushido Podcast to talk about the music, the memories, and the greatness that was Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). Also, Wayne, Eric and Lou play some ECW-related music trivia. Let’s get EXTREME!
Jun 13, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 33
2020 has been a crazy year. Survived lockdown, survived quarantine. Survived surgery, and survived covid-19. What’s the one thing this year has taught me? Stop putting people on pedestals and idolizing them. Chances are they are POSs. Think for yourself!
Jun 13, 2023•35 min•Ep. 32
Fans of First We Feast’s Hot Ones on YouTube, Lou and his friends AJ Baker, Allen Long, and Matthew Mikolow (Coco Mocha Media on YouTube) partake in 10 hot wings (the sauces get hotter with every wing) and 10 music-related questions. Shout-out to Michael Lamothe of www.MARAWealth.com for hosting, and Cindy Jairam of Coco Mocha Media and The Good News Crew Podcast for video. Also a brief epilogue after the outro. Watch the video on Rat Salad Review and Coco Mocha Media.
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 31
Hail to the king.
Jun 13, 2023•56 min•Ep. 30
#thejoker #batman #greekgodpapadon #cesarromero #jacknicholson #heathledger #jaredleto #joaquinphoenix #thedarkknight #suicidesquad #joker #timburton #joelschumacher #christophernolan #davidayers #toddphillips #adamwest #michaelkeaton #christianbale #benaffleck #justiceleague #batmanvsuperman #dccomics #warnerbrothers #robertdeniro #taxidriver #maniac #joespinell #williamlustig #martinscorcese #gotham #gothamcity #cameronmonaghan #markhamill #margotrobbie #batmantheanimatedseries #whysoserious #...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 29
Matt Mikolow and Bob Mango return to “Music Is Life” with Lou Mavs where we discuss our top 10 Metal albums. Some you may like, or love, or hate, or make you say WTF. REMEMBER - these are OUR OPINIONS! And if you don’t like that? Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special message.
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 28
In a time of pandemic and social decay, priorities matter. The last 100 days for your host in a nutshell.
Jun 13, 2023•57 min•Ep. 27
Wayne Noon of Rat Salad Review joins me on this discussion of “Darkside of the Ring: The Death of Owen Hart.” And Wayne grills me on “Cannibal Holocaust” (no pun intended).
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 26
My opinion on this season of Dark Side of the Ring, a farewell to Bob Kulick, and my review of “Cannibal Holocaust” (SPOILERS!).
Jun 13, 2023•54 min•Ep. 25
Aside from music, I cherish my friends and family most. This episode, I reunite with my old friends from St. John’s Univeristy - Bob Mango and Matt Mikolow. We talk about what it was like as music fans then and now. Please support Matt by checking out his personal training website: https://alphaflexfitness.com/, and also check out his YouTube channel that he owns with his lovely lady Cindy Jairam: Coco Mocha Media. Enjoy!
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 24
Ehhh...it could...it may not...I have no idea!
Jun 13, 2023•36 min•Ep. 23
Which 80s throwback baboons do I call out on this episode?
Jun 13, 2023•43 min•Ep. 22
