Wayne Lozinak, James Mattern, & Cancer

In this episode, Chris and Craig dive into the shocking story of Wayne Lozinak from Hatebreed, who shares his experience of discovering a brain tumor while on tour. Imagine being in the middle of a tour, feeling jet-lagged, and suddenly realizing something is seriously wrong! Wayne recounts the moment he received the diagnosis and the whirlwind of emotions that followed. From the fear of the unknown to the support of his girlfriend and bandmates, this episode is a rollercoaster of emotions. Wayne's journey through surgery and recovery is not just a tale of survival but also a testament to resilience and the power of positivity. Tune in to hear how he turned a terrifying experience into a source of strength and inspiration. Then, to lighten the mood, Chris and Craig are joined by comedian James Mattern who talks about the trials and tribulations of being a stand-up comedian, an epic Prince concert, and Craig's self-cancer-diagnosis technique.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 Comedian Buddies00:01:36 Introducing Wayne Lozinak00:04:50 Wayne Lozinak's Girlfriend Saved His Life00:08:00 Brain Tumor Diagnosis00:12:15 Canceling The Tour00:14:08 Replacement Players For The Band00:16:36 The Doctor Referral00:19:27 Removing The Brain Tumor00:21:22 Learning Motor Skills Again00:22:59 Wayne Lozinak's Return To Aftershock00:24:56 Brain Surgery Scar00:27:38 Recovery & Rehab00:30:55 Back At Aftershock00:36:13 Wayne Lozinak's Girlfriend Is the Best00:37:58 Chatting With James Mattern00:38:44 Chasing The Zebra00:39:27 Self Diagnosed With Colon Cancer00:40:53 On Stage Energy00:43:28 Comedians Best Story's Are Bombs00:44:34 Howie Mandel's Comedy Club00:45:33 James Mattern's Worst Audience00:49:12 Building Character As A Comedian00:52:41 Getting Kicked Out Of Jimmy Kimmel's00:54:34 Most Chaotic Comedy Act00:57:14 Best Concert James Mattern Has Ever Seen01:04:07 Seeing PRINCE In Concert