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