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MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Ep 82: Quarantine inc.With the world on lockdown MiC gives his perespective on working in the abandoned NYC, the epicenter of the epicenter ground zero of Covid19. We also get into some of the best combat sports films ever made. Stay safe y’all! @MiCRipZ @HelloKeen#Coronavirus #Covid19 #NYC #Film #Novels #Comics #Boxing #Quarantine #Lockdown #CombatSportsFilms https://micripz.bandcamp.com/album/dug-out-the-dirt-iihttps://www.amazon.com/Highwayman-Issue-Road-Less-Traveled-ebook/dp/B0143YGU98https://micripz-blog.tumblr.com/post/181914060346/heel-turn
2020-04-0639 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Ep 81: "What's that he said?"On this episode we look into the art of dialogue. The best writers of dialogue, the best medium’s for dialogue, and the top 10 films with the best dialogue of all time. Later on, MiC gives his thoughts on the rematch between Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder, and the future of the heavyweight division. @MiCRipZ @HelloKeen#Dialogue #WatchMojo #WilderFury2 #Film #Novels #Comics #Boxinghttps://micripz.bandcamp.com/album/dug-out-the-dirt-iihttps://www.amazon.com/Highwayman-Issue-Road-Less-Traveled-ebook/dp/B0143YGU98https://micripz-blog.tumblr.com/post/181914060346/heel-turn
2020-03-0141 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Ep 80: HYPe!What is behind the hype of all the cultural events that dictate our society & culture? Such as the Super Bowl or the Oscars? Do as any of it really mean anything?
2020-02-1433 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Ep 79: Elitists are not eliteThese elitists are not elite. There a few examples we go over including Don Lemon and Rick Wilson's segment that went viral, as well as Stephen King's most recent Washington Post piece. @MiCRipZ @HelloKeen#DonLemon #StephenKing #CorporatePresshttps://micripz.bandcamp.com/album/mint-condition-special-editionhttps://www.amazon.com/Highwayman-Issue-Road-Less-Traveled-ebook/dp/B0143YGU98https://micripz-blog.tumblr.com/post/179940175326/pull-it-off-short-story-by-michael-ripollone
2020-02-0338 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Ep 78: Burn Hollywood Burn!ThaRANTulas Burn Hollywood Burn!God bless Ricky Gervais! The Golden Globes acceptance speeches were something to behold. Especially after the host tells the whole room to “FUCK OFF!” Have you broken your NY resolution yet? MiC has.@MiCRipZ @HelloKeenhttps://micripz.bandcamp.com/album/dug-out-the-dirt-iihttps://www.amazon.com/Highwayman-Issue-Road-Less-Traveled-ebook/dp/B0143YGU98https://micripz-blog.tumblr.com/post/179940175326/pull-it-off-short-story-by-michael-ripollone
2020-01-1526 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Deep Dive: BlaxploitationAfter watching “Dolemite is my name!” RipZ goes into a deep dive on 1 of his favorite film genres, “Blaxploitation” We examine the history, & how he first got into the films at a very young age.@MiCRipZ#Dolemite #Blaxploitation #DolemiteIsMyName #Film #Movies #Cinema #CultClassic #VHS #DVDMiCRipZ.bandcamp.comhttps://micripz-blog.tumblr.com/post/186755030456/under-scenter-short-story-by-michael-ripollonehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0143YGU98/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_gGp.DbDK644HR
2019-12-2035 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Ep 75: Who still likes "Fight Club"?What kind of asshole still likes "Fight Club"? A new HP Lovecraft inspired film is coming soon, and we're all ready for it!
2019-11-0931 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Ep 74: Marty vs MCU vs Joker!It’s a Triple Threat Match!!! Marty vs MCU vs Joker! MiC also breaks down his experience at The Original Misfits show at MSG.https://micripz-blog.tumblr.com/post/181914060346/heel-turnhttps://micripz.bandcamp.com/album/mint-condition-special-editionhttps://www.amazon.com/Highwayman-Issue-Road-Less-Traveled-ebook/dp/B0143YGU98
2019-11-0234 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Ep 73: Ghost writing & the film HustlersWhen is does ghost writing work? In what genres is it acceptable, & when it’s discovered when is it unforgivable? Let’s also discuss the film Hustlers
2019-10-2333 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Ep 72: The Triumphant ReturnWWWWeeee’rrreeeee back! The triumphant return after an extremely extended hiatus, we get into the worst tattoos we’ve ever seen. As well as break down Iggy Pop’s newest LP Free. OOHHH YYEEEAAAA!
2019-09-3034 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 71: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasHow does a “SuperHero” turn to an “AntiHero”? Lars von Trier’s controversial new film The House That Jack Built is a must watch!
2019-02-0326 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Bonus Episode with DJ Enigma from WXCI FMA 2018 recap live from Critical Beatdown WXCI 91.7 FM with DJ Enigma.WXCI.org http://micripz-blog.tumblr.com/https://micripz.bandcamp.com/https://www.amazon.com/Highwayman-Issue-Road-Less-Traveled-ebook/dp/B0143YGU98
2018-12-1544 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 70: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMic’s not taking the Oscar Bait anymore! Let’s bring it back to the pulps with Roger Torrey’s one and only novel 42 Days For Murder.
2018-12-0828 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 69: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasWe’re entering the Holiday Season face first on a toboggan! With the third installment on the horizon let’s take a look at True Detective Season 1. As well as Donald Goines novel Whoreson.
2018-12-0131 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 68: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasRIP Stan Lee! WE look back on the legendary career of Stan Lee.
2018-11-2126 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 67: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasLet’s figure out what the fallout from the midterms really is? Chuck Palahniuk’s novel-anthology Haunted is one of his best works. It of course includes his infamous story Guts. We also discuss the highly regarded film Mandy. Check out my short story “Pull it Off?” here:http://micripz-blog.tumblr.com/post/179940175326/pull-it-off-short-story-by-michael-ripollone
2018-11-1027 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Bonus Episode With Union RailGot a chance to chop it up with Brenton and Aaron Vaughn from Union Rail, from everything to Punk Rock to tattooing to their upcoming show on November 14th at Darryl’s House in Pawling NY. Info is below. https://www.ticketweb.com/event/union-rail-plus-kyle-trocolla-daryls-house-tickets/8791165?pl=daryl
2018-11-0233 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 66: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasPretty scary times out there, and not just cause it’s Halloween. On that note let’s get into one of many HP Lovecraft masterworks The Case OF Charles Dexter Ward, as well as The Misfits legendary Static Age!
2018-10-2629 min2018-10-2025 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 64: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMic gives his thoughts on the Batawang controversy as well as UN week in NYC. Let’s talk about Spiderman the Animated series Alien Costume episodes, as well as Conway’s newest tape Everybody is F.O.O.D.
2018-09-3034 min2018-09-2132 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 62: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC breaks down a list of B Movies that he kinda’ agrees with. Chuck Palahniuk’s novel fight Club is generational! Turnstile’s debut EP Pressure to Succeed might be as well…
2018-09-1635 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 61: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasThe usual misadventures ensue during MiC’s most recent trip to Coney Island. When Neil Gaiman does the DC Universe, he does it justice! The Ravenloft novel The Enemy Within is a mix of gothic horror and cheap thrills, a great mix!
2018-09-0825 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Bonus Episode With Misanthropik OneThe Misanthropik One & Mic sit down to discuss culture, politics, Hip Hop and various other topics.
2018-08-311h 18MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 60: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasGetting a face tattoo can be a big decision, right? Henry Chang’s novel Chinatown Beat is a vivid glimpse into the complexities of the Chinatown underworld. Tech N9ne & Ross Robinson’s EP Therapy brings two legends together for a brilliant mix.
2018-08-2425 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 59: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasThe Dog Days of Summer continue. Let’s pay tribute to the 1984 masterpiece that is Troma’s The Toxic Avenger. Staying in the year 1984, we’ll also discuss The Meat Puppets sophomore album II.
2018-08-1729 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 58: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMic thought he was too old for the pit until recently. Spelljammer’s The Radiant Dragon is an entertaining mix of Sci-Fi and Fantasy. Let’s also talk about Total Tank Girl.
2018-08-1029 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 57: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEnjoy an Acid Flashback mixed with a lil’ Anxiety Attack in a Molotov Cocktail! The Raid: Redemption is a nice mix of Gun-Fu and Martial Arts, & is Conan: Beyond The Black River the birth of the badass?
2018-08-0329 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas Bonus Episode With GormanA discussion with Pat Gorman about film, comics, music and sports.
2018-07-2739 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 56: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasLet’s get Hollywood Sober! FEAR the Record is a LA punk classic! And the rarely seen pilot Pryde of the X-Men should’ve got a full series.
2018-07-2733 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 55: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasAfter a brief look into a dark past, there’s a glimpse of a possibly bright future. JD Salinger’s novel the Catcher in the Rye is regarded as an all-time classic, is it? Brandon Lee’s first starring role in a feature film was 1986’s Legacy of Rage, and one of his best!
2018-07-1342 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 54: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasCan we see the forest through the trees? Let’s B Movie it with Dead In Tombstone! Frankenstein Underground is Mignola in rare form.
2018-06-2924 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 53: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasAfter a salute to decadence, we chop it up about Loren D Estleman’s novel You Know Who Killed Me. As well as Superbad Solace’s new solo project Sol Controller.
2018-06-2429 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 52: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasWhen going off the rails on the weekend goes too far. In honor of the late great Anthony Bourdain let's chop it up about The Stooges live album Metallic KO. Stallone's little talked about but excellent film Over The Top is something else we must discuss!
2018-06-1531 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 51: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasVegan protesters, Bushwick Collective, and Beauty & Essex are just a few topics we get into. Black Thought just dropped an EP with 9th Wonder and it delivers big time, so does Taylor Sheridan’s film Wind River.
2018-06-0832 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 50: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasWhat’s Beef? Did you have some this past Holiday weekend? Let’s chop it up about Christian Bale’s legendary performance in The Machinist, and the Dark Sun novel The Crimson Legion.
2018-06-0137 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 49: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasCan’t wait to bet on sports… LEGALLY! Sean Price & Illa Ghee's recent album Metal Detectors is a gem out right now! Ya’ll gotta' check out the Netflix original film Wheelman!
2018-05-2533 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 48: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasTwo jerseys, one message, Messi Kaka. Let’s go Dr Fu Manchu & delve into the world of Sax Rohmer. Alex Cameron’s 2017 album Forced Witness is a modern day synth-pop classic! OOHHH YYEEAAA!
2018-05-1826 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 47: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasCrush, Kill, Destroy Stress! That’s been the theme lately. Royal Flush’s album Ghetto Millionaire is a god damn masterpiece! 1989’s Road House is a Cult Classic, really?
2018-05-1339 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC RipZ ThaRANTulas BONUS EPISODE!!! with ThoroughOn this Bonus Episode MiC gets a chance to chop it up with up and coming NY Spitter Thorough.
2018-05-0739 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 46: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasIt’s a war! Internet Trolls VS Scammers, who wants to fuck you over worse?! Miles Davis’s album Jack Johnson is a masterpiece! Not to mention Jim Henson’s Labyrinth on the big screen!
2018-05-0634 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 45: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasRats, & Roaches, & BedBugs Oh My! Ian Fleming’s thriller Thunderball, is one of the best James Bond novels. Do you agree? Age of Quarrel is the Cro-Mags debut album, and an absolute legend! Lets Go!
2018-04-2738 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 44: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasOn the eve of 420, as well as the eve of MiC RipZ dropping his next album Mint Condition, Special Edition there’s a lot to discuss. Happy Birthday Superman! Unbound was an excellent animated DC comic film. Cypress Hill Unreleased and Revamped is a little known gem at this point! OOHH BBBOOYYY!!!!https://micripz.bandcamp.com/https://youtu.be/xfxggfRC7Z0https://youtu.be/0PypYZ0L6pc
2018-04-2029 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 43: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasIs this a food fight? Or an unintentional hunger strike? This Toilet Earth is GWAR’s best album in MiC’s opinion, and Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing is him at his best!
2018-04-1437 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 42: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasNot great to have a suspended license when you’re a driver by trade. Let’s chop it up about the new MF Doom and Czarface collaboration album, as well as Ray Bradbury’s anthology novel The Martian Chronicles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PypYZ0L6pchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfxggfRC7Z0
2018-04-1030 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 41: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC attempts to have a quiet weekend and come back to his senses. Neil Gaiman’s Sandman Overture is a prequel, Should you read it first? Let’s also talk about Alice in Chains acoustic EP Sap.
2018-03-2930 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 40: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasVirtue signaling 101:Left VS Right? 2017’s crime cinema’s gem was Small Town Crime, and we’ll also Break down Thorough Rhymes & Crazy Beats.
2018-03-2435 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 39: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasIs it New Slush City, or nor’easter? Gun Monkeys is a hardboiled noir novel no one should sleep on! Let’s also poli’ on Mac DeMarco’s most recent album This Old Dog.
2018-03-0940 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 38: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasThe Mexico experience was filled with misadventures. Harlan Ellison's anthology Ellison in Wonderland is how short stories should be? Ya’ll heard Roc Marciano's sequel to Rosebudd's Revenge, better yet you heard Rosebudd’s Revenge 2: The Bitter Dose?
2018-03-0339 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 37: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC prepares for his vacation to Mexico City. Minor Threat’s legendary one and only studio album Out of Step sets a precedent, so does Richard Price’s epic crime novel Clockers!
2018-02-0933 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 36: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC had an interesting experience at the movie theatre recently when he saw the new film Den Of Thieves. Out late on a school night to see CRIMEAPPLE perform his project Metralleta was a blast! OOOHHHHHH YYYEEAAAA!!!!!
2018-02-0232 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 35: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC recently crossed paths with a familiar foe. Have ya’ll read Superman Red Son? You should! Gen X’s album Kiss Me Deadly was a commercial failure, but is it a cult classic?
2018-01-2639 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 34: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasThe consequences of drinking or sobriety? An unpleasant interaction MiC recently had is an eye opener.The Black Thought (unofficial?) mixtape The Gift is a collection of freestyles that’ll blow your mind! S Craig Zahler’s film Brawl in Cell Block 99 is a certified classic!
2018-01-1229 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 33: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasFirst ThaRANTulas of 2018! Let’s get into it! MiC recently finished the first solo Wolverine mini-series, is it the best? Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut Molly’s Game is well done, do you disagree?
2018-01-0534 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 32: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulas35th Birthday eve episode!!! A lot of things to discuss wit’ ya’ll! AAAUUUWWW YYEEEAAHH’!!!
2017-12-2230 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 31: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasLove & Marriage, Love & Marriage… are Brenda & MiC the new Peg & Al? Have ya’ll peeped Benny’s new tape Butcher On Steroids? Is Batman a hardboiled Noir story? Ed Brubaker might have the answer.
2017-12-0933 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 30: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasIt’s revenge of the nerds!, tech nerds vs old nerds! Is Songs Of Faith And Devotion Depeche Mode’s best album, we’ll see? MiC has never heard of Loren D. Estleman until now. What a mistake!
2017-12-0133 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 29: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasBurn Hollywood burn! Skullduggaz album drops tomorrow, holla’! Let’s talk about Just-Ice’s groundbreaking sophomore album Kool & Deadly. As well as the controversial 1992 Australian film Romper Stomper. http://skullduggaz.com/
2017-11-1729 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 28: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC exposes possible voter fraud in this episode. He also babbles about the relatively obscure Dischord record release One Last Wish 1986. Bram Stoker’s Dracula came out 120 years ago! It’s as relevant as it’s ever been.
2017-11-1039 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 27: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasMiC discusses the events that took place in lower Manhattan on Tuesday. On a lighter note, he also chats about Stranger Things 2. As well as Killah Priest’s storied debut album Heavy Mental, and the Lovecraftian horror Film The Void.https://micripz.bandcamp.com/album/dug-out-the-dirt@MiCRipZhttps://mrmentalcase.bandcamp.com/
2017-11-0335 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 26: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasAfter a bit disillusioned about an incident MiC had last week he’s back to discuss a few issues. Halloween is creeping through the darkness quickly. What better time to listen to Black Sabbath’s legendary album Paranoid, and watch Clive Barker’s horror classic Hellraiser!https://micripz.bandcamp.com/album/dug-out-the-dirt@MiCRipZ
2017-10-2735 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 25: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasOff a wild weekend up in Hartford, CT for Tommy’s Tattoo convention, MiC gives you a recap. The Haunting Season is a perfect time to blast Gravediggaz 6 Feet Deep, as well as Puppet Master II. Let’s build!
2017-10-2041 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 24: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasCome together! Right now!!! Come together like it’s a house warming party. Let’s talk about a variety of cab drivers. Continuing with horror month, MiC talks about House (1986). And the legendary underground Hip Hop masterpiece Company Flow Funcrusher Plus. https://micripz.bandcamp.com/album/dug-out-the-dirthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC57mdsU3cSb0iUm-6f_jVFghttps://www.instagram.com/richienigro/
2017-10-0633 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 23: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasWhat’s next? Are you comfortable with the current state of things? Is MiC? Regardless, He’ll break down Gabor Szabo’s Jazz Raga, as well as Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight. AAAOOUUGHH’ YEEEAAAAA”!!!
2017-09-2936 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 22: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasFall has been slowly creeping in, do ya’ll Feel it? Ever heard the metal super-group Down’s debut studio album NOLA? MiC will tell you all about it, as well as Dashiell Hammett’s 1929 Hard-boiled Detective novel The Maltese Falcon.
2017-09-2234 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 21: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasSome people have a rough day, some have it rougher? “Kraven’s Last Hunt,” is widely regarded as one of the best Spider-Man storylines of all time, MiC might agree. He also breaks down Planet Asia & Apollo Brown’s recent collaboration project, “Anchovies.” Not to mention the cotemporary Cult Classic Turbo Kid.
2017-09-1532 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 20: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasWhen does the “Counter-Culture” become the Status Quo? Mic asks this question, as well as saying how the show went. George Orwell’s classic Animal Farm is the 10th novel MiC finished this year. He shares his thoughts, and talks about the Safdie Brothers new film Good Time.
2017-09-0940 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 19: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasHave you ever experienced the smells of NYC? MiC has and he’ll tell ya’ all about it! Who is woke versus who’s been Red Pilled? Also, Mic gets into The Rollins Band 1987 debut album Life Time, as well as Troma’s Class of Nuke Em’ High.
2017-09-0132 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 18: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasAfter a recent trip to Robert Moses State Park, MiC realizes what the best beach in NY is! Scene of the Rhyme is the Queens Duo Timeless Truth’s best project in MiC’s opinion and he tells everyone why. Mic Finishes with Peter Jackson’s first film and cult classic masterpiece Bad Taste.
2017-08-2530 minMiC RipZ ThaRANTulasEpisode 17: MiC RipZ ThaRANTulasFresh off last weekend at Boston Comic-con, MiC Re-caps a few of the notable moments. There’s civil unrest bubbling under the fabric of society that must be discussed. Not to mention, talking Fugazi’s influential self-produced second studio album Steady Diet of Nothing, as well as Elmore Leanord’s novel Freaky Deaky.
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