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The Big Truth Podcast
by Josh Gagne
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 som
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#166 - Laconia Shut Down. We Kept the Party Going...LIVE!
Laconia Bike Week was getting hammered by torrential rain. A tornado warning had most of the area shut down. But the people who made it to the Kustom Social Show weren’t going anywhere! For Big Truth Podcast Episode 166, we joined forces with the Lowlife Podcast and recorded live from the Kustom...
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#165 - AI, UFO Disclosure, Time Travel & The Future of Humanity : With Rabbi Rothschild
This week Big Truth sits down with futurist, researcher, scholar, and livestream pioneer Rabbi Rothschild for one of the strangest and most thought-provoking conversations we've had yet. We start with his 24/7 "Truman Show"-style livestream experiment and quickly move into the rapidly changing...
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#164 – Big Truth X Lowlife Podcast Live (PT. 2)
Episode 164 – Big Truth X Lowlife Podcast Live (PT. 2) In this episode, Big Truth sits down live with the crew from the Lowlife Podcast for Part 2 of a cross-over conversation covering motorcycles, show season, custom culture, music, road stories, subcultures, and plenty of the off-the-rails...
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#163 - Surveillance, Control, & The Future of Humanity - What AI Revealed
🧠 Episode Summary What happens when you stop talking about AI—and actually talk to it? In this episode, we sit down with ChatGPT for a real, unscripted conversation that quickly moves beyond surface-level tech talk into something much deeper. We explore how AI works, how it’s being used across...
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#162 - Adam Swart : Founder/CEO of Crowds on Demand
In this episode, I sit down with Adam Swart, founder of Crowds on Demand—a company that openly organizes protests, demonstrations, and large-scale advocacy campaigns across the U.S. We break down how modern influence actually works, what’s real vs. misunderstood about “paid protests,” and—more...
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#161 - Eric Kinsey & Joseph Zentil : Born to Lose & Biker Movies
In this episode of The Big Truth Podcast, we sit down with filmmakers Eric Kinsey and Joseph Zentil to break down their new film Born to Lose—a raw, unfiltered look at struggle, identity, and the forces that shape outcomes before you even realize it. But this conversation doesn’t stay in one…
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#160 - The Truth About Media Control That Nobody Wants To Admit : With Rob Rosen
You’re not getting the full story. Not because it doesn’t exist— but because it never makes it to you. In this episode, Rob Rosen and I break down how media narratives are shaped long before they reach your screen. We cover: Why some stories explode while others disappear The pressure points…
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#159 - Ray Chaos: Full Blown Chaos / Brick By Brick
Ray Chaos — vocalist of hardcore bands Full Blown Chaos and Brick By Brick — joins The Big Truth Podcast for a wide ranging conversation on hardcore culture, conspiracies, and independent thinking. We open the episode discussing several controversial topics that have circulated in alternative…
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#158 – Cary Brobeck : on Choppers Magazine, Ed Roth, David Mann, and Preserving Chopper Culture
Episode: Big Truth Podcast — with Cary Brobeck (Owner/Editor-in-Chief, Choppers Magazine + Founder/Organizer, Chopper Fest) Core promise: A behind-the-scenes look at how chopper culture actually gets preserved and pushed forward—through print, shows, relationships, and a lot of unglamorous work....
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#157 - Disclosure, Psyops, and the War Over Reality : with M.D. Selig
What happens when a decorated Marine combat pilot, squadron intelligence officer, Hollywood insider, and bestselling starts asking questions about UFO disclosure, government secrecy, and psychological operations? This one goes deep. The conversation goes far beyond "aliens." In this episode, M.D....
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#156 - Your Body Isn't Broken — It's Being Poisoned: with Christian Yordanov
Episode 156 - Your Body Isn't Broken — It's Being Poisoned (A Functional Health Wake-Up Call with Christian Yordanov) What if the symptoms so many people are struggling with today — chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, autoimmune issues, hormonal dysfunction — aren't personal failures or genetic...
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#155 - Metal, Control, and the Illusion of Freedom : with Marc Lopes
This episode, we're joined by Marc Lopes — powerhouse heavy metal vocalist known for his work with Metal Church, Ross the Boss, and Let Us Prey. We dig into Marc's path through the underground and professional metal worlds — from paying dues, finding his voice, and surviving the realities of the...
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#154 - Jon Anastas : DYS / Slapshot
In this episode Truth talks with Jon Anastas, bass player for legendary Boston hardcore bands such as DYS and Slapshott. The two talk early Boston hardcore, "the Boston Crew", legendary shows, his history, upcoming DYS events / music, life, and more! For more info: IG: @dys_boston_official Web:...
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#153 – Demonology – Hauntings – UFO's: The One Parasitic Entity Behind Them All! With Nathaniel Gillis
In this explosive episode, paranormal researcher and religious demonologist Nathaniel Gillis joins the show to break down one of the most controversial theories in the entire UFO community: Are "aliens" actually ancient, non-human intelligences — the same entities our ancestors called demons?...
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#152 - Straight Edge, Haunts, & Paranormal Investigations : with Bob Mendell
In this episode Truth talks with Bob Mendell - a hardcore / metal vocalist (Drained, On Your Deathbed, etc.), haunted house actor/ manager, and paranormal investigator. They discuss music (specifically hardcore / punk / metal), his bands, the straight edge philosophy, paranormal investigations,...
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#151 - Hathor, Aliens, Spirits, and Fairies : with Dr. Yafi Yair
In this episode Truth talks with Dr, Yafi Yair – who is a clinical psychologist, hypnotist, author, AND also a psychic medium. Dr. Yair channels various entities – including Hathor, spirits, interdimensional / extraterrestrial beings, and even fairies! We discuss her life, books, experiences, the...
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#150 - Stu Folsom : Spirit World
In this episode Truth talks with Stu Folsom – vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for one of the heaviest, hard hitting bands out there - Spirit World! Stu is also an author and was in the old hardcore band Folsom. The two discuss life, music (hardcore, metal, outlaw country, etc), his band, his...
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#149 – AI, Sex Robots, & The Annunaki : With Todd Cave
In this episode Truth talks once again with Todd Cave – a health and spiritual coach / trainer, researcher, and host of "The Conscious Man 7 Podcast." Todd is based in Mexico. The two talk about artificial intelligence and sex robots – especially in regards to the upcoming implications and...
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#148 – Alien or Nephilim - What's really going on with UFO's? With L.A. Marzulli: Researcher, Author, Filmmaker
In this episode Truth talks with L.A. Marzulli, UFO researcher, author, documentarian /filmmaker, and biblical scholar. The two talk about L.A.'s history/career, UFO's, the Biblical Seed Wars, what's really going on with UFO's – and his belief that interdimensional beings (Nephilim / Fallen...
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#147 - M4 Roundtable Summer Edition 2025
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, Rival Mob, Battle Ruins, Hammer & The Nails, Burden), and Mark Unseen (The Unseen / Tenebrae) get hammered and talk…
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#146 - The Unraveling
In this episode Karl Buechner (vocalist for Earth Crisis, Freya, Apocalypse Tribe) makes his second appearance, this time alongside Jeremy Mueller and Keith Ward – all are co-authors of the post-apocalyptic book trilogy, "The Unraveling" – which Is a series that is written for middle school age...
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Rewind #3 - Episode 26 - Chris Pittman : Ancient Aliens / The Bridgewater Triangle / Who Killed Spikey Jacket
Third 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 August 4, 2020 In this...
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#145 - Freedom Rekindled : Escaping the Corporation. With Frank Whittington (Tattoo Artist / Author)
In this episode Truth talks with Frank Whittington, who is a long time tattoo artist, researcher, freedom advocate, and author. His latest book is titled, "Freedom Rekindled" and is available now on Amazon.com The two talk about tattoos, tattoo culture and its evolution, motorcycles / choppers,...
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#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...
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#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…
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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...
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#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!…
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#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…
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#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...
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#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!…
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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…
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#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...
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#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…
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#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…
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#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…
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#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 /…
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#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...
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#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…
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#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...
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#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…
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#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....
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#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...
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#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...
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#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...
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#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...
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#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…
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#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 /...
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#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...
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#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…
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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 som
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