Episode 44: Andrew Abbott: Psychedelic Artist

In this episode Sean Kneese talks to psychedelic/experimental artist Andrew Abbott. Abbott talks about life as a painter, his time as a medic in the military, the influence behind his work, and his experience with marketing himself and participating in art shows. Check out his website here: http://allabbott.com/

Episode 43: Christian Gonzalez: Founder of Experimental Industrial/Electronic Music Project "Grosso Gadgetto":

In this episode Sean Kneese talks to Christian Gonzalez: founder of the French one man experimental industrial/electronic project Grosso Gadgetto. Christian talks about how he got interested in experimental music, the style that he plays, and the music scene where he lives in Lyon, France . Sean Kneese also plays a track from Gross Gadgetto entitled "Game Over" at the end of the episode. Special thanks to Christian's friends: Grem Lins, Greg Crowley and Quiche Toujours for helping to translate for Christian in this episode.
Links to Christian's Music: https://soundcloud.com/grossogadgetto-1
https://soundcloud.com/grossotoprod

Episode 42: Chris Palmieri: Puppeteer, Vegan, Animal Rights Activist, Actor and Voice Actor

In this episode Sean Kneese interviews Chris Palmieri: puppeteer, actor, voice actor, and animal rights activist. He has performed his puppetry with the Toy Museum of New York in Brooklyn, NY and Field Station: Dinosaurs in Leonia, NJ. Chris talks about how he got involved with puppetry and what he enjoys about it. He also talks about his interest in animal rights activism and veganism. Chris's website: http://chrispalmieri.weebly.com/ Chris's YouTube channel: http://chrispalmieri.weebly.com/

Episode 41: Danish Maqbool: NJ Based Stand Up Comedian

In this episode Sean Kneese talks to stand up comedian and fellow Kean University graduate Danish Maqbool. Danish tells us about his experience growing up as a Pakistani-American in New Jersey and how his life changed after 9/11. He describes how that experience has influenced his comedy and how he became interested in performing stand up in the first place.

Episode 40: Nathan Anderson: Stand Up Comedian and Nerd Culture Enthusiast

In this episode Sean Kneese interviews stand up comedian Nathan Anderson. Nathan talks about his experiences playing gigs around the U.S., the inspiration behind his comedy, his goals as a comedian, his fascination with nerd culture and his lack of interest in sports.

http://www.nathananderson.nyc

Episode 39: Dylan Young: NJ based Singer/Songwriter

In this episode Sean Kneese interviews NJ based singer/songwriter Dylan Young. Dylan talks about his new album "How it Felt" that is available on ITunes, the NJ music scene and his life as a musician.


http://www.dyoungnj.com/

Episode 38: Ava Suzuki: Jazz Singer, Actress and Graphic Designer

In this episode Sean Kneese interviews jazz singer, artist and actress Ava Suzuki. Ava talks about her passion for music, how she became interested in Jazz and films from the 1940s, her interest in acting and graphic design and the cultural differences between the US and her home country Japan. Ava also asks Sean a few questions and gets him to open up about his acting and other interests.

Episode 37: ROSTAFA: Singer/Songwriter and Actor

In this episode, Sean Kneese BSes with singer/songwriter and actor ROSTAFA from West Orange, NJ. ROSTAFA talks about an upcoming benefit concert on July 2 in Garwood, NJ that he helped set up with other local artists The benefit is entitled "Music that Matters" and the proceeds will go to the Charles Seller Foundation, a nonprofit organization that sets up theatrical productions to raise money for people who are struggling with paying their medical bills. Rostafa is also acting in the organization's production of "Footloose" which will be running from August 4-13th at Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, NJ.

Charles Seller Foundation:
Http://www.charlessellerfoundation.org

Buy tickets for "Music that Matters"
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2561694

Episode 36: Mark Anthony Wyatt: Author, Musician and Paranormal Enthusiast

In this episode Sean Kneese talks to author, musician, blogger and paranormal enthusiast Mark Anthony Wyatt. Wyatt talks about his new book "Wyatt's Weird World," a collection of memoirs and stories about his experiences with the paranormal and his work as a paranormal investigator. Wyatt also talks a bit about his early days as a musician, parallel universes, the nature of time, and other interesting topics. Http://www.markanthonywyatt.com

Episode 35: Elizabeth Schall: Metal Vocalist/Guitarist, Vegan and Frontwoman of Dreaming Dead

In this episode Sean Kneese talks to singer, songwriter and guitarist Elizabeth Schall. Schall has been involved in the metal scene since 2003. Most recently she has been the vocalist and guitarist of the death metal band Dreaming Dead as well as the guitarist of the California based grindcore band Cretin. Prior to that she was involved with the death metal band Winterthrall and the all female Iron Maiden cover band the Iron Maidens. In this interview, Schall talks about her music, being a vegan, animal rights, her support for Bernie Sanders, the metal scenes in South America and the U.S., women in metal and other interesting topics.

Episode 34: Steve Ignorant: Punk Legend, Activist and Co-Founder of the UK Anarcho-Punk Band Crass

In this episode Sean Kneese interviews Steve Ignorant: punk legend, activist and co-founder of the legendary UK anarcho punk band Crass( active from 1977-1984). Since Crass has ended, Steve has been involved in other bands including Conflict, Schwartzeneggar, Stratford Mercenaries, Current 93, Thought Crime, and more recently Slice of Life. He has also published an autobiography entitled "The Rest is Propaganda". Steve talks about how he's been spending his time volunteering for the Sea Palling Independent Lifeboat and saving lives at sea. He also talks about the history of punk in the UK as well as the music he's been working on recently.

Links for Steve Ignorant:
Main website: http://www.steveignorant.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveignorantofficial
Slice of life on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveIgnorantSliceoflife
Order his autobiography here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/dimlo?section_id=17943275

Episode 33: Joe Pitonak: Bassist Of The NJ Horror Punk Band The Zombie Mafia

In this episode Sean Kneese interviews Joe Pitonak: Bassist of the New Jersey based horror-punk band the Zombie Mafia. Joe talks about his music, punk scene in New Jersey, the future of punk music and his goals as a musician.

Episode 32: Singer/Songwriter Tom Hanslowe talks about his Music, Musicology, and Musically Talented Sociopaths

In this episode Sean Kneese interviews singer/songwriter Tom Hanslowe. Tom talks about his music, his talent for playing multiple instruments, his goals as a musicology major and other interesting topics. Sean and Tom also get into a fun conversation about old school punk and musically talented sociopaths.

Episode 31: BSing with Sean Rits about his music project: :"The Surprise of the Century"

In this episode Sean Kneese BSes with another Sean: Sean Rits about his music project "The Surprise of the Century". Sean tells us about how his band has a rotating door policy and about the music scene in New Jersey. Check ou his music here: https://thesurpriseofthecentury.bandcamp.com/

Episode 30: Lynda Marin: Hypnotherapist

In this episode Sean Kneese interviews psychologist and hypnotherapist Lynda Marin. Lynda explains what hypnosis really is and how it differs from what we see in the movies and on television.