Episodes
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Tam guitarist for Backyard Superhereos
This interview took place Apirl 18, in Forked River NJ at the 3rd annual Daniel Watkins memorial. This event raises money for scholarships for students on there way to college. It is a way to memorialize Daniel Watkins the son of our friends at cheeks_diy. I drove 3 1/2 hrs with my for this event...
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Mike Musilli bassist for Overthrow
I meet Mike at a a restaurant (Dirty Taco). He approached me when he saw my Yuppicide tattoo a legendary Hard Core band in New York. We got to talking swapped info. On this interview we start with some light questioning. Then dive deep into why we PMA (positive mental attitude) is so big in hard...
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# 53 Creature vocalist for Rebelmatic
This interview was done at Punk Island. Punk Island is held at Randall’s Island which is between Queens and Manhattan. It was raining on and off all day. all the punks and hard-core people showed up and surprising numbers. But the rain did limit the ability to get interviews. Considering I’m an...
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#52 David Sutkin bassist for Apollo’s ghost
This interview was done at The Lindenhurst Local Music Festival. This is one of my favorite events on Long Island. Always a challenge to do interviews because it is in the middle of my oldest soccer season. We leave the soccer field and the family heads to the show. I’m yet to find a balance of…
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#51 Paul Papadeas vocalists for Corporate plants
This interview was done at Punk Island. Punk Island is held at Randall’s Island which is between Queens and Manhattan. It was raining on and off all day. all the punks and hard-core people showed up and surprising numbers. But the rain did limit the ability to get interviews. Considering I’m an...
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#50 Scott from DCxPC Live records and Scene support podcast
This is the only interview I had planned for Punk Island 2026. I reached out to Scott on Instagram after he mentioned on his podcast, Scene Support, that he was going to be there. Scott runs DcXpc Live Records, where he releases live records from current punk bands, and he also books bands in the...
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#49 Jon “soda” James of Coventry Carols (Part 2 the Artist)
This episode is different from any interview I have done in the past. This is not a Johnny on the Spot interview nor a in studio interview. This is the first time I ever sat down to talk with an Artist in their home. I sat down with Jon in the middle of a transition phase. Things are uncertain…
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#48 Jon “soda” James Artists, vocalist and guitarist for Coventry Carols Part 1
This episode is different from any interview I have done in the past. This is not a Johnny on the Spot interview nor a in studio interview. This is the first time I ever sat down to talk with an Artist in their home. I am truly grateful for Jon’s honesty and willingness to share his experience...
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#47 Dan guitarist for Half Dizzy
This episode is a throwback Thursday. We’re going back to Fest at the Farm November 2025. Half Dizzy Links Bandcamp- Music | Half Dizzy Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/track/374hrvU3XynotTKV3JIock?si=nDix1nAWRZqQ8A3NJWJwIA Half Dizzy is on Punkerton records Half Dizzy – Punkerton Records Half...
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#46 Craig Sala drummer for The Worst
Today’s episode is with Craig drummer for The Worst as well as Chris Rogers and the Dirty Gems. Turtle made this podcast challenging with constant rants and tantrums. Yet his ridiculous off beat nonsense still made chuckle. The worst - Instagram-...
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#45 Chayse drummer for Title Holder
This Throwback Thursday brings us back to Punk Island 2025. Where I meet Chayse in the parking lot at punk. I was my 3rd YouTube video and was exclusive to YouTube only. Now released as an audio podcast. Instagram-Title Holder -https://www.instagram.com/titleholdermusic?igsh=MWRsZ21iYmhvdmR0Mw==...
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#44 Liz vocalist of Sharp Violet
We are back with Liz from Sharp Violet. We talk gardening, faimly, music and the Lindenhurst local Music Festival. On this episode Turtle is super goth and dark. So dark and negative Pete Steele would be proud. While Dan fights off the negative vibes and tries to keep that PMA. Sharp Violet links...
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#43 Liz vocalist of Sharp Violet
We are back with a quick Throwback Thursday for the first Thursday of the month. This interview was done with Liz at the Lindenhurst Music Festival. I got to squeeze in a quick interview in between bands. It was my first YouTube video. Liz will be back on our regular show May 21 st . Sharp Violet...
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#42 Raph from Knife Twister records
Today’s episode episode is with Raph from Knife Twister Records. We talk about childhood, empty nest syndrome and NTR. Website- knifetwister records | New York-based record label and digital magazine General inquiries [email protected] Instagram -...
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#41 Dorothie and Dan from Cheeks_diy
Today’s throwback Thursday is Dorothie and Dan from Cheeks_diy I started following Dorothie and Dan through the punk online community. Saw that they were coming out to NY for Punk island 2025. I met up with them at the show and started bring our online community into reality. Cheeks_diy Instagram...
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#40 Turtle vs social media, Artist, and Brooklyn
Turtle and I were supposed to talk. Instead Turtle rants about social media,Artist,Brooklyn and anti like and subscribe. Recommendation Joe De rosa https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNamHkiLIcsyZX8P9dTWM5ho2G6mRrsEL&si=tiqF_B5nXYkAP7KN Ryan Stickler...
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#39 Harry guitarist/vocalist for Stential
Today’s episode is a Throwback Thursday This was was originally a YouTube exclusive. Let’s go I met up with Jersey Shore’s Stential. I was able to meet up with Stential at The Heart Bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York. This interview took place on the street at table outside the bar. Harry and I...
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#38 Stacked -N- Packed -Fashion Crime -Fake Lighters -Deadly Skies
Today’s episode we have three Johnny on the spot interviews. The first is with Adam From Fashion Crime. Our second interview is with Nelson from Fake Lighters. Our final interview is with Drew from Deadly Skies. Fashion Crime - links Instagram-...
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#37 Jeff mayor Pro - bmx gone DJ
This interview takes place outside of Watch Your Step Records were Jeff hosts a DJ event once a month. It is located on the Delaware River in Narrowsburg, New York. We talk a little jeff a pro-bmx career, how he became a DJ, and how he helps guide his son as a semi-pro skateboarder. I stumbled…
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#36 Brendon Henry bassist/vocalist for The dissapointmentz
Today's interview is with Brendon Henry. He is the bassist and vocalist for The dissapointmentz. He also has been organizing the Cabin Fever Music Festival for the last 19 years subtract one for Covid 19. So this is the 18 th year. Dan and Turtle talk coffee, music and...Horseradish ? The...
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#35 Enoch guitarist to risedefy/bassist to Scream
Enoch is the guitarist for Rise Defy Also the bassist to Scream This D.I.Y. Interview (Johnny on the spot) was on June 8th 2025 at Punk Island which is a free,all ages, all D.I.Y. Punk festival held on Randall’s Island in NY New York City. Rise defy - Rise Defy | Rise Defy Rise defy - recommended...
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#34 Montage of Fest at the Farm
Today’s episode Is a montage of interviews I did at fest at the farm in Yaphank, New York. I talked members of Half Dizzy, Gone Stereo and. The Jukebox Romantics Coffee - Night swim coffee Coffee Roaster in Charlotte NC - Night Swim Coffee Half Dizzy- Music | Half Dizzy Half Dizzy new vinyl-Half...
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#33 Vj aka C4 vocalist/guitarist for Flak Jacket
Today’s episode I got to talk to VJ aka C4 . This is a Johnny on the spot interview. We met at a show at Mr. Berry’s and did an interview in the parking lot. We family and a little …Hockey? Flak Jacket - links Flak Jacket | Flak Jacket...
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#32 Kris vocalist and bassist to Stential
Today’s episode I met up with Jersey Shore’s Stential. I was able to meet up with Stential at The Heart Bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York. This interview took place on the street at table outside the bar. Kris and I talk about the new E.P. ,the supporting tour, and parenting. I also got to sit...
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#31 Steve Mangiaracina host of 90.3 WHPC "Everything and anything"
Steve is the host of “Everything & Anything” Friday night 6-8 on 90.3 WHPC. You an also listen on the iHeartRadio app. Steve doesn’t have any kids but he has a passion for radio. Which I find fascinating in this ever changing world. Talking to Steve makes me realize how important and influential...
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#30 Bryan Maher Vocalist/Guitarist of Black Suit Youth
I sat down with Bryan and we talked about how becoming a dad changed him. As well as fears of A.l,fears of our children’s future, challenges of being in a band, and what he focuses on in song writing. Get Black Youth Suit latest vinyl at Band camp Everybody Loves Revenge | Black Suit Youth Coffee...
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#29 June festivals = July's interviews
June I went to the Lindenhurst music festival with my family. The following day I went to Punk Island without the family. The Lindenhurst music festival was the first time to ever try and do a video interview. Punk island is where I got to experiment with video interview views. This is podcast is...
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#28 Meet Charity Astarita owner of balance,mind,body, and soul
Meet Charity Astarita owner of balance,mind,body, and soul a family business in Miller Place , Long Island ,NY Our first mommy on the Podcast. Home | Balance Mind, Body, & Soul Inc. Turtle’s Coffee of the the day Soul Brew Maple Vision 8.4 MAPLE VISION (colombian) 16oz Music mention Junk Rabbit...
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#27 Jimmy Duke drummer for ChumHuffer
On Today’s show I talk to Jimmy Duke of ChumHuffer. We sit down and talk about unions, protests, kids and ChumHuffer. ChumHuffer videos- ChumHuffer - "Slaughterhouse" DWY Records - Official Music Video - YouTube ChumHuffer - "Ways" DWY Records - A BlankTV World Premiere! - YouTube Buy ChumHuffer…
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#26 Nick Graystone of DemonScar
Today I sit down with Nick. We talk about how he went from bassist, vocalist and horror fan. To Actor in horror films, Stunt man, even as far to help produce horror films. As well as raising his daughter who also enjoys Acting and horror films. DemonScar- Eat the People | DemonScar Primal scream...
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#25 *bonus Episode part 2 Steve Schopp
On this Bonus episode Dan sits down with Steve Schopp. We talk about A.l. The future of Art, Music and family as we enter in this ever changing world of A.I. Steve and the not Steve’s Bandcamp -https://steveandthenotsteves.bandcamp.com/track/cell-divide-feat-fletcher-dragge-of-pennywise Let me in...
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#24 Part 1 Steven Schopp of Steve and the not Steve’s
On today’s episode I sit down with Steve Schopp. This is part one of a two part interview on this first part we get to know Steve. Part 2 will be released as a bonus episode March 27 Steve and the not Steve’s Bandcamp - Think | Steve and the Not Steves Let me in Video-Let Me In - Steve and the…
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#23 Jared Feldman of Music for everyone
February 20th 2025 meet Jared Feldman of Music For Everyone Academy Father , Music Coach and co-Owner. plus a mini on the spot with my friend Travis from the band Dark Eagles.
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#22 Dave Jemmott at The Warehouse
On Today’s episode I stopped by The Warehouse for a drink and chat. I talk it up with Dave Jemmott about being a career Bar Tender, father and a vocalist. We talk a little about his latest project he created along with long time friend Frank Fusco called Dave Jemmott Loves You. *All music played…
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#21 Bitters and Distractions interview 2
That’s right ! Bitters and Distractions is back. Check out the first interview with A2D. On Today’s s episode I talk with Travis Johnides and Jeremy Quitko in the parking lot of The Whiskey Rocks in West Babylon Ny. We talk a little about kids,Bitters and Distractions latest release, and Sell The...
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#20 Tattooist Ron Bianco
Todays episode I stop by Lone wolf Tattoo for a quick interview with Ron Bianco. We talk a little bit about tattooing And family. LONE WOLF TATTOO BELLMORE 516-221-9085
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#19 Jonathan Preddice of Miles To Dayton.
Today’s episode is with Jonathan Preddice of Miles To Dayton. I was lucky enough to talk to him back stage at the 22nd Long Island Bluegrass Festival. @preddicello @Milestodayton www.milestodaton.net www.LIbluegrassfestival.org
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#18 Jef Lightfoot / Camp Punksylvania
Today’s episode I ramble a little about Camp Punksylvania a 3 day punk festival. As well as an interview with Jef LightFoot a NJ resident, A Punk Rocker and a Dad. We meet at Camp Punksylvania and quickly became friends.
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#17 Bitters and Distractions
A quick interview on the fly outside of Tiny Raccoon book store , Sayville NY The Home That Procrastination Built | Bitters and Distractions
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#16 Nelson Brolly Guitarist and Vocalist of Fake Lighters
Today’s interview is with Nelson Brolly vocalist and guitarist of Fake Lighters. We sit down to talk about family as well as Fake Lighters new EP Missing the boat. You can purchase Fake Lighters new EP Missing the boat on Bandcamp. Click on the links below Email [email protected] Song -...
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#15 Ken Wagner vocalist of Point Blank
On today’s episode I sit down with Ken Wagner singer of NY hard core band Point Blank . We talk about everything from band struggles , song influences, family , and unions. Track-band-link The Kliq -Piont Blank - https://pointblanknyhc.bandcamp.com/album/on-the-dl How Many More -Point Blank -...
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#14 Musician Brian Kish
Today’s episode Dan sits down with Brian Kish solo musician and Drummer for The Tin Can Collective as well as Black Yoko. Band - Song - Link 1 ) Brain Kish’s Lounge Pants - Pure Data - https://briankishsloungepants.bandcamp.com/album/songs-in-the-key-of-jeez 2 ) B.K.L.P. - The elephant and the…
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music#13 Buying Time with a Playlist
Today’s episode is a playlist to buy Dan sometime to edit the last interview… enjoy the music Band - Song - Link 1 ) Adam’s Atoms - In the Pit - https://adamsatoms.bandcamp.com/album/cadillacs-and-chemtrails 2 ) World War lX - Sore Winner - https://worldwarix.bandcamp.com/music 3 ) The Ratz -...
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#13 Artist Jackson O
On today’s episode Dan sits down with a local artist Jackson O. Dan talks to Jackson about his Oil Paintings. Finds out he is also a musician. You can purchase prints of Jackson O's paintings in the link below. Follow Jackson O on instagram links below https://www.etsy.com/shop/JacksonOPaintings...
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#12 Vincent Roseboom from Gospel
Today's episode Dan sits down with Vincent Roseboom to talk about Gospel's reunion and the new projects in the works. Although Dan was unable to cover everything in this episode, he did get a better understanding of Vin and his band Gospel. All music by Gospel 1) And Redemption Fills The Empiest…
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#11 John Warren of The TIn Can Collective
Dan sits down with John Warren and talk about walking two paths at once. We discuss the new album Axiomatic Alarm Clock from the The Tin Can Collective. All music by The Tin Can Collective 1 . In is out 2 . Suburban jungle Purchase The Tin Can Collective Axiomatic Alarm Clock at...
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Music #12 May episode
More of a playlist then a episode. Dan got the cooties at the end of April. So still feeling low in energy he takes the easy way out this month Band - Song - Link 1 ) Black Suit Youth - Rustland - https://blacksuityouth.bandcamp.com/music 2 ) Home For The Day - Black-eyed heart -...
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Music#11 Dan strikes back !
After almost two months of the arrival of Dan’s second son he try’s to deliver a uninterrupted podcast. Unsuccessful Dan plows forward with a some chitter chatter and music. Band - Song Link 1 ) Stolen Wheelchairs - Vandalism - https://stolenwheelchairs.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-steps 2 )…
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music#10 Manipulate your kids! (part 2)...to like your music
On this episode Dan talks about manipulating his son to like his music and life style . Is this bad ? Write in to A2D Give me your thoughts [email protected] or if you want some free stickers Subject free stickers Bitch ! Give me your address and I will put them in the mail.
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music#9 Manipulate your kids !
On this months chitter chatter and music. Dan asks the question is it ok to manipulate your kids? Band - track - link Opening tack The Enders - Ammunition (cover) - https://theenders.bandcamp.com/album/the-ruins-of-ambition Playlist 1 ) Mucky pup - Summertime -...