We smell a massacre because this week’s guest is none other than Heidi Shepherd of Butcher Babies. As the band prepares for their Butcher Babies Vs. Goliath tour, we discuss the evolution of their musical style since the release of Goliath in 2013. Heidi shares her nerves of finally getting back into the world to tour, and how she’s taking a different approach musically to performing the tracks from their debut album. Johnny and Heidi get into their love of being a part of the Raider Nation, and...
Aug 23, 2021•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast We smell a massacre because this week’s guest is none other than Heidi Shepherd of Butcher Babies. As the band prepares for their Butcher Babies Vs. Goliath tour, we discuss the evolution of their musical style since the release of Goliath in 2013. Heidi shares her nerves of finally getting back into the world to tour, and how she’s taking a different approach musically to performing the tracks from their debut album. Johnny and Heidi get into their love of being a part of the Raider Nation, and...
Aug 23, 2021•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re graced by the presence of one of Johnny’s idols in the punk rock world as Lars Frederiksen from Rancid joins the show. Johnny and Lars continue their chat from Lars’ Wrestling Perspective Podcast (go check it out) and take a deep dive into the life of the punk rock icon. Lars comes out of the gates hot with a hilarious story involving his mom, DEVO, & The Ramones! Johnny & Lars connect on many different levels throughout the chat, especially when it comes to fatherhood. Lars shar...
Aug 16, 2021•2 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re graced by the presence of one of Johnny’s idols in the punk rock world as Lars Frederiksen from Rancid joins the show. Johnny and Lars continue their chat from Lars’ Wrestling Perspective Podcast (go check it out) and take a deep dive into the life of the punk rock icon. Lars comes out of the gates hot with a hilarious story involving his mom, DEVO, & The Ramones! Johnny & Lars connect on many different levels throughout the chat, especially when it comes to fatherhood. Lars shar...
Aug 16, 2021•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time to go toe-to-toe with the former Middleweight Champion of the WORLD, as boxing great Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik joins the show. Kelly shares his experience meeting Avenged Sevenfold for the first time in his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio and how the band plays a part in his self proclaimed “champ stamp” tattoo on his back. We talk about Kelly’s introduction to boxing at a young age, and why he doesn’t think it would be a good career choice for his son. Kelly shares his thoughts on celebri...
Aug 09, 2021•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time to go toe-to-toe with the former Middleweight Champion of the WORLD, as boxing great Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik joins the show. Kelly shares his experience meeting Avenged Sevenfold for the first time in his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio and how the band plays a part in his self proclaimed “champ stamp” tattoo on his back. We talk about Kelly’s introduction to boxing at a young age, and why he doesn’t think it would be a good career choice for his son. Kelly shares his thoughts on celebri...
Aug 09, 2021•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week’s episode packs quite a punch as I’m joined by fighter Irene Aldana fresh off of her big win at UFC 267. We get into her victory, what it means for her ranking, and who she’s looking forward to stepping into the octagon with next. We also get the play-by-play of her victory celebration in Las Vegas amongst family and friends. Irene opens up about her family connection to Malagueña Salerosa, and why she believes she was blessed by the spirit of the Deathbat before this last fight. We ch...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week’s episode packs quite a punch as I’m joined by fighter Irene Aldana fresh off of her big win at UFC 267. We get into her victory, what it means for her ranking, and who she’s looking forward to stepping into the octagon with next. We also get the play-by-play of her victory celebration in Las Vegas amongst family and friends. Irene opens up about her family connection to Malagueña Salerosa , and why she believes she was blessed by the spirit of the Deathbat before this last fight. We c...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Johnny Christ & Trevor Moore prove that they’re the Most Technologically Behind Dudes U’ Know in this week’s banger of an episode. Trevor talks about his journey onto Twitch, Discord, TikTok and more as he works to create a new animated Whitest Kids U’ Know movie. We get into Trevor’s childhood, and what it was like to grow up with parents who were in a traveling Christian rock band. Trevor opens up about why he wasn’t allowed to watch The Smurfs or He-Man, and the reason might surprise you! We ...
Jul 26, 2021•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Johnny Christ & Trevor Moore prove that they’re the Most Technologically Behind Dudes U’ Know in this week’s banger of an episode. Trevor talks about his journey onto Twitch, Discord, TikTok and more as he works to create a new animated Whitest Kids U’ Know movie. We get into Trevor’s childhood, and what it was like to grow up with parents who were in a traveling Christian rock band. Trevor opens up about why he wasn’t allowed to watch The Smurfs or He-Man, and the reason might surprise you! We ...
Jul 26, 2021•2 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re graced by the presence of a true legend in the making as professional wrestler EC3 and his right hand man JC join the show to talk about their latest project Free The Narrative . Being a podcast run by wrestling fans (if you haven’t already figured that out by now) it was truly refreshing to watch the cinematic wrestling experience they put together, and pick their brains about the behind-the-scenes process. We take a unique look at the wrestling industry together and discuss why...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re graced by the presence of a true legend in the making as professional wrestler EC3 and his right hand man JC join the show to talk about their latest project Free The Narrative. Being a podcast run by wrestling fans (if you haven’t already figured that out by now) it was truly refreshing to watch the cinematic wrestling experience they put together, and pick their brains about the behind-the-scenes process. We take a unique look at the wrestling industry together and discuss why ...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Prepare yourselves for atonement because this week we’re joined by Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach! We talk about the upcoming Killswitch tour, and Jesse’s transition to becoming a homebody during the past year. Jesse talks about the many downfalls surrounding the release of Atonement in 2019, and what musical changes he plans to make on the next Killswitch Engage record. Music aside, we get to talk about another shared passion of ours - podcasting. Jesse gives us insight on his new podca...
Jul 12, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Prepare yourselves for atonement because this week we’re joined by Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach! We talk about the upcoming Killswitch tour, and Jesse’s transition to becoming a homebody during the past year. Jesse talks about the many downfalls surrounding the release of Atonement in 2019, and what musical changes he plans to make on the next Killswitch Engage record. Music aside, we get to talk about another shared passion of ours - podcasting. Jesse gives us insight on his new podca...
Jul 12, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast The end is here as we bury Aleister Black and get into the man behind the darkness, Tommy End. We discuss his wrestling career from its conception in the Netherlands to his recent release from WWE, and what might come next… (MMA? Japan? Blackcraft Wrestling?!) We get into the things that make Tommy tick. Tommy reflects back on his childhood and how he’s been able to successfully cope with his mental health through wrestling. We also dive into Blxckmass, Tommy’s multifaceted brand outside of wres...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast The end is here as we bury Aleister Black and get into the man behind the darkness, Tommy End. We discuss his wrestling career from its conception in the Netherlands to his recent release from WWE, and what might come next… (MMA? Japan? Blackcraft Wrestling?!) We get into the things that make Tommy tick. Tommy reflects back on his childhood and how he’s been able to successfully cope with his mental health through wrestling. We also dive into Blxckmass, Tommy’s multifaceted brand outside of wres...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I'm honored to be joined by a true PAVER in WWE Hall of Fame wrestler & Monster Jam star, Madusa! We start this bad boy out with a cocktail I dubbed Madusa on the Rocks , but Madusa comes up with even a better name. Then we sit down and get into Madusa's near 20-year tenure with Monster Jam. We find out just how she was able to carve out a niche for herself in the monster truck world, the struggles of having absolutely ZERO training before starting, and the fun pranks that she pulled o...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I'm honored to be joined by a true PAVER in WWE Hall of Fame wrestler & Monster Jam star, Madusa! We start this bad boy out with a cocktail I dubbed Madusa on the Rocks, but Madusa comes up with even a better name. Then we sit down and get into Madusa's near 20-year tenure with Monster Jam. We find out just how she was able to carve out a niche for herself in the monster truck world, the struggles of having absolutely ZERO training before starting, and the fun pranks that she pulled on...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we take a step into the warped and twisted mind of legendary guitarist Wes Borland! We talk all things Limp Bizkit - the beginnings in Jacksonville with Three Dollar Bill, Y'all , the MTV Spring Break performances, Woodstock ’99, the Australia incident, Wes’ time away from the band, the upcoming tour dates, and an update on the elusive Stampede of the Disco Elephants record. We also take a deep dive into all of Wes’ side projects. Get the full story behind the creation of GOATSLAYER, h...
Jun 21, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we take a step into the warped and twisted mind of legendary guitarist Wes Borland! We talk all things Limp Bizkit - the beginnings in Jacksonville with Three Dollar Bill, Y'all, the MTV Spring Break performances, Woodstock ’99, the Australia incident, Wes’ time away from the band, the upcoming tour dates, and an update on the elusive Stampede of the Disco Elephants record. We also take a deep dive into all of Wes’ side projects. Get the full story behind the creation of GOATSLAYER, ho...
Jun 21, 2021•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s all about dads this week as we celebrate Father’s Day with the generational jazz legend himself, Louis Prima Jr! We get an inside look on what it was like to grow up with the late Louis Prima, and how it has influenced LPJ’s career. Louis details how his disdain for the music industry led him to a career in hospitality management, and how he ultimately rekindled his love for performing. We also get an update on the latest album and tour for Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses. We also indulge i...
Jun 14, 2021•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s all about dads this week as we celebrate Father’s Day with the generational jazz legend himself, Louis Prima Jr! We get an inside look on what it was like to grow up with the late Louis Prima, and how it has influenced LPJ’s career. Louis details how his disdain for the music industry led him to a career in hospitality management, and how he ultimately rekindled his love for performing. We also get an update on the latest album and tour for Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses. We also indulge i...
Jun 14, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I’m by the Indiana Jones of alcohol consumption, Zane Lamprey. We talk beer, beer, and more beer as Zane prepares to embark on his 90-stop cross country Laughs & Drafts Comedy Tour. A little known fact, Zane used to host a travel show that actually inspired Drinks With Johnny. We get into Zane’s time hosting & producing Three Sheets, and how his experiences inspired material for his comedy tours. We also get into one of the coolest things Zane has created, The Adv3nture Hoodie. This wa...
Jun 07, 2021•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I’m by the Indiana Jones of alcohol consumption, Zane Lamprey. We talk beer, beer, and more beer as Zane prepares to embark on his 90-stop cross country Laughs & Drafts Comedy Tour. A little known fact, Zane used to host a travel show that actually inspired Drinks With Johnny. We get into Zane’s time hosting & producing Three Sheets , and how his experiences inspired material for his comedy tours. We also get into one of the coolest things Zane has created, The Adv3nture Hoodie. This w...
Jun 07, 2021•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time once again for everybody to come aboard the SMOOOOOOOKETRAIN! Charles Wright aka The Godfather joins the show to reflect back on his Hall of Fame career as a WWE Superstar, and discuss his latest venture into the cannabis world. We start off talking sports (spoiler: The Godfather is also a Raiders fan) before we get into Charles’ introduction to the wrestling business. Find out what movie inspired the Papa Shango character, how Kama Mustafa came to be, and why The Godfather was a perfe...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time once again for everybody to come aboard the SMOOOOOOOKETRAIN! Charles Wright aka The Godfather joins the show to reflect back on his Hall of Fame career as a WWE Superstar, and discuss his latest venture into the cannabis world. We start off talking sports (spoiler: The Godfather is also a Raiders fan) before we get into Charles’ introduction to the wrestling business. Find out what movie inspired the Papa Shango character, how Kama Mustafa came to be, and why The Godfather was a perfe...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode has been a long time coming as my sisters from the Avenged Sevenfold family, Val & Michelle, finally join the show! We start things off with a little icebreaker called "Who's The Better Twin" before taking a deeper dive into our history together. We get into the early days of the band, and how Val was integral in my inception to the family. We reflect back on our favorite moments with Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan and discuss how his legacy lives on today. The twins also bring over some ...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode has been a long time coming as my sisters from the Avenged Sevenfold family, Val & Michelle, finally join the show! We start things off with a little icebreaker called "Who's The Better Twin" before taking a deeper dive into our history together. We get into the early days of the band, and how Val was integral in my inception to the family. We reflect back on our favorite moments with Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan and discuss how his legacy lives on today. The twins also bring over some ...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Prepare yourself for a drink-along episode as the CEO of Sovereign Brands, Brett Berish, guides us through a tasting of his growing line of premium spirits. From the world renowned Bumbu OG rum to the recently released Villon cognac, Johnny holds nothing back as he samples each spirit for the very first time. Brett opens up about his childhood of growing up in the alcohol industry, and how it lead him to build his own spirits empire. We learn about the struggles Brett faced on his path to succes...
May 17, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Prepare yourself for a drink-along episode as the CEO of Sovereign Brands, Brett Berish, guides us through a tasting of his growing line of premium spirits. From the world renowned Bumbu OG rum to the recently released Villon cognac, Johnny holds nothing back as he samples each spirit for the very first time. Brett opens up about his childhood of growing up in the alcohol industry, and how it lead him to build his own spirits empire. We learn about the struggles Brett faced on his path to succes...
May 17, 2021•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
