Shows
Sentimental IllnessSI #33 This is Tanya Elizabeth & Eddie DeCesare | Monochromatic BlackTanya Elizabeth and Eddie DeCesare are benevolent souls: Kind people who give of their time and opinions and whom I am immensely impressed with as musicians and people. Monochromatic Black isn't just another 'female fronted' metal band. To be honest, I really don't like that Monochromatic Black is oftentimes compared to Jinjer or Arch Enemy, simply because both bands have women as front persons. I know everyone wants to have a reference point ahead of time when discovering new bands, and I've been guilty of it too, but these are people with their own style, and th...
2024-12-2337 min
Sentimental IllnessSI #32 This is Rei Sega | Super Monster PartyThere have only been a few bands/artists that have taken the video game music business and made it their own. I have the honor of hosting Rei from Super Monster Party today and it's gotta be a great thing to experience. How many get to do this? I should say that I greatly enjoyed speaking to Rei, but we did have a plethora of real audio and video issues, plus he was stuck near a political parade and I spilled my coffee and had connection issues. It was a complete mess, so our conversation is as good as t...
2024-12-0335 min
Trust FactorBitcoin: Trust How It All Works at $100k+ | Gary Leland - Ep 14Can We Trust Bitcoin? A Conversation with Bitcoin Boomer Gary LelandIn this captivating episode of Trust Factor with Rob Greenlee, we sit down with Gary Leland, a visionary entrepreneur, Bitcoin advocate, and podcasting pioneer. As the Co-Founder of Bit Block Boom Conference and Podcast Movement, Gary has been at the forefront of the Bitcoin revolution and the evolution of the podcasting industry.With Bitcoin recently crossing the monumental milestone of $100,000 per coin, we delve into its trustworthiness as a financial hedge against currency devaluation and inflation. Together, we explore the implications for our...
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Sentimental IllnessSI #30 This is Michel Teyssier | Fields of NæcludaLet's get to the man of the hour, Michel Teyssier of Fields of Naecluda!Today on the show, we are digging deeper into the music I love the most. Today's featured artist (and his band) is a French progressive rock band that brings some of the most incredible and delicate music I've heard in quite some time. Now, when I say delicate, I don't mean soft. I mean musical choices where the ideas are there and the band, through compression and dynamics, feeds you this musical data one morsel at a time. If you're a fan of Po...
2024-11-1244 min
Sentimental IllnessSI #29 This is Michael Decker | BornBrokenThis band, BornBroken, is kind of everything for me.They are heavy, brutal, tight, incredibly well recorded, and everything is well written. Let's be honest... they are all the things.Today, I'm fortunate enough to have on the original of originals: The man behind the legacy of the band, Michael Decker. If you like hard hitting, straight in the middle of the gut, right down the middle of the alley, heavy music, with no punches pulled, then BornBroken is for you. So, let's get ready to mosh, baby.Calling in from the mag...
2024-11-051h 05
Sentimental IllnessSI #28 This is Blake Fleming | Author | Dazzling Killmen | Mars VoltaBlake Fleming has kind of done it all. When I sent my prescreen questions, Blake said he's an open book. Granted, most say this, but I get the sneaking suspicion that Blake is telling it 100% like it is. He's been a part of some of the biggest bands in the world including Dazzling Killmen and Mars Volta. He's worked with Sean Lennon and so many others like The Ropes, Kim Taylor, Israel Nash, and the Lemonheads. He's lived that life, and it is good. To quote Blade Runner, he's probably seen things you wouldn't believe, like ship...
2024-10-291h 13
Sentimental IllnessSI #27 This is Christian Mayfield & Anson Clark | Acacia RidgeAcacia Ridge is a band that I've grown quite fond of over the last year, and I finally have a chance to interview someone in the band to give me the clarity I seek.... about the band's mission, purpose and future hopes. Anson and Christian are founding members... love when bands introduce classical instruments to create a new soundscape. Reminds me of my first experiences with Kansas, which changed the musical landscape for me. Now, don't get me wrong. Acacia Ridge is no soft sell... they are the real, hardcore, deal and it's my honor to hos...
2024-10-2251 min
Sentimental IllnessSI #26 This is Joey Callahan | ComedianJoey Callahan is a working comedian and geniunely one of the funniest I've heard in a long time. I love his style and wit and his old school approach and delivery. To me, he's a Carson's comic and I hope that's okay to say.I am not a fan of comparing anyone to anything but I think it's an honorable connection to say that his styleeminds me of the best classic comedians of old, particularly David Brenner and Rich Little. I don't think he does impressions either, but there's something in his look and delivery that reminds me of...
2024-10-151h 10
Sentimental IllnessSI #25 This is Connor Blackwood | AlchemizeMy guest today is Connor Blackwood, the front man for Alchemize.This band does things really well and, as you know, music like this is the reason I do the show to begin with. People need to hear when bands tie genres together, because great things happen. The rest is the discovery process.That's what we're doing today. Discovering Connor and his awesome band, Alchemize.So... let's get to it... what do you say?---- Time Codes:3:00 A buddy of mine knows his music6:00 There's something about S...
2024-10-081h 10
Sentimental IllnessSI #24 This is Samer Nakhala & Mamdoh Tawili | DuneDune. Not the movie. The band. from the other side of the world. Where music lives to inspire something new. Where sounds come out with fresh twists.I had heard the new album by Dune recently and loved the distinct and unique tones... the scales and rhythms. I sent a message to their PR company, saying 'that's the one.' For me, something stood out. Perhaps it's that certain something that nobody can really quantify, but I recognized it's unique power and wanted to host them today... so.... here we go.Calling all the wa...
2024-10-0359 min
Sentimental IllnessSI #23 This is Michael Bala | Necronomicon Ex MortisToday, my guest is someone I admire for his talents as a musical phenom. Hailing from the Chicago area, or at least the band does, Michael Bala of Necronomicon Ex Mortis is the kind of guy I really enjoy talking to. He's a serious talent, and his voice deserves to be amplified.Here's the thing. I really believe that most public relations outlets don't give extreme metal its due. Sure, it may not be your personal taste, but it takes just as much talent, if not a TON more, to play the musical passages these monster m...
2024-10-011h 20
Sentimental IllnessSI #22 This is Mack Chami | God is WarThis is a very special AUDIO ONLY version of our show. This week's guest is the mindblowing artist, Mack Chami.----Mack Chami. If you're like me, you like most styles of music, if not all. You love when people take huge chances or live their life through their music. You love the drama and chance of it all. You love how it hits you. How music makes you sentimental or angry. How it curves the earth around your ears. Mack's music does that to me when I put it on in my...
2024-09-2645 min
Sentimental IllnessSI #21 This is Benjamin Pitts | NightwraithMy guest this week is Benjamin Pitts, vocalist and guitarist for the powerful and mesmerizing melodic death metal band, Nightwraith.The band has a new record coming out tomorrow and Ben was able to slide in to the calendar and join me today. For that, I'm super grateful. Listen to the show and learn about this fantastic, humble human, who happens to be a total nerd who loves heavy brutal music but has a kind heart of gold. What a mensch.This is Ben Pitts!Time Codes:3:00 Metal guys are the best...
2024-09-241h 02
Sentimental IllnessSI #20 This is Adam Woodford | Polar (UK)This is a special AUDIO only release of my conversation with Adam Woodford of Polar, the UK juggernaut known for blowing out the ears of everyone within a kilometer of their legendary shows. Adam, affectionately known as WOODY is the face and voice behind UK's Polar. All over the internet, Polar is known as an Alternative Metal band, and that's fine. To me, in my opinon, they might better be described as a heavy duty Melodic Metalcore/Hardcore band. I say this because Adam's voice reminds me so much of Tony Maddocks, who is a UK legend from t...
2024-09-191h 48
Sentimental IllnessSI #19 This is Float OmenFloat Omen.I discovered the band a few months back and immediately fell in love with one of their latest singles and never looked back. It was stuck in my head all day and remains so to this day.Earworm central. Today, I'm fortunated enough, as are you.... to meet 2 of the 6 guys. We'll meet and learn about them together... sound good?So... Ladies and gentlemen, give a big metalcore welcome to 2 of the voices behind this "gonna be huge soon" band, Vinny and Trent. It's my honor to host them and t...
2024-09-171h 08
Sentimental IllnessSI #18 This is Dory-Loup Venta | MirabelleAhhh.... Dory Loup of the fantastic French punk band, Mirabelle.Oh my goodness, do I love this band.... They bring the best parts of the late 90s and early 2000s to the forefront. Their latest releases floored me, especially a song that I believe will break them fully around the world... the singular hit "All My Friends." What a bliss filled, and absolutely fun ditty.But enough about the band... it's my chance, right now, to hang out with the excellent singer from this windblast of a musical whirlwind. They have a new album coming out...
2024-09-101h 13
Sentimental IllnessSI #17 This is Ian Van Gemeren | Axamenta | ComposerAxamenta.The band is back after a long winter's nap. Axamenta formed in 1993.... that's 31 years, people. I can't lie and say I've been a fan since then because I didn't know an ounce about them until recently when their PR company sent me a copy of their 23 minute EP. Insta Fan! Axamenta is a combination of the things I love most about hard rock and heavy metal. They have figured out their own sound to be sure (I mean, it's only been 31 years), but they have found a way to incorporate their influences and DNA into a soup...
2024-09-031h 19
Sentimental IllnessSI #16 This is Dima Afanasyev | SinoptikDima Afanasyev of the Ukrainian superband, Sinoptik.What can I say that I haven't mentioned a million times before online in various ways? I love Dima. He's pure. He's kind. He's an amazing musician. A genius in so many ways. His music is legend in Ukraine and his stature is assured.I fell in love with his band when I heard the 2021 album, The Calling. It's truly revolutionary. It smacks of hints to the spiritual metal of the 70's. If you like Pink Floyd or Cactus or Vanilla Fudge or the fuzz of the late 70's...
2024-08-271h 10
Sentimental IllnessSI #15 This is Kwabi Amoah Forson | Humanitarian | The Peace BusKwabi Amoah-Forson.The Peace Bus. When I think about Kwabi at the Puyallup Fair about 15 months ago. He was near a food stand my kids stopped at, and we began to talk about his why.... why was he there and what was this thing called the Peace Bus. We also got into a short conversation on faith and doing the right thing for the betterment of others. His heart truly captured me, and I promised myself I'd do something for him in the near future.Maybe being a guest on my show isn't the magical t...
2024-08-201h 47
Sentimental IllnessSI #14 This is Alex Crescioni | Music Producer | Stygian SoundAlex Crescioni is my guest today.Let me tell you what little I know of him and then explain why I wanted him as a guest. Alex is someone I admire for his quiet perseverance and will. He's the kind of professional in this business that continues to make great waves, produce incredible music, represent the best aspects of our industry and well.... from everything I've seen, he's a great guy.Passion is a word used quite often to describe producers in our space. Most people forget that passion means 'to suffer.' That said, Alex...
2024-08-1344 min
Sentimental IllnessSI #13 This is Vikram Shankar | Silent Skies | Pain of Salvation | Lux Terminus | RedemptionHere's one of those things that escapes all of us. Sometimes, we find out about a person way later than we feel we should have. It's odd to be so active in the business of music and discover artists that have been changing the ground under our feet yet were keenly unaware of until recently. My good friend Andreas Ballnus, of Philosophobia, hits me up and asks me if I've heard of this incredible music by something called 'Silent Skies.' I tell him that I have not. He proceeds to tell me about the project an...
2024-08-061h 38
Sentimental IllnessSI #12 This is James Falck | BEAR | Cobra the ImpalerTo me, the frustration of being a music fan, and specifically a metal or progressive music fan is that the vast majority of music comes from other countries and has to be sought out. Some of the biggest bands in the world are those that Americans may never know about, or very little certainly.Over the years, I've searched across the web, whether it's YouTube, or friends of friends bands, I've been able to uncover some amazing music that I would never know about... what's weird is discovering an act, then seeing that they are receiving international acclaim...
2024-07-302h 09
Sentimental IllnessSI #11 This is Jon Charles | Vocalist | EXOVALI met Jon when I interviewed him years ago for an old band that has since gone defunct, ... it just is what it is... it happens to the best of them.You may remember when I was talking to producer Jonathan Plum back in 2016 on Rockstar Superhero Episode #5, (Alice in Chains, and Blind Melon (he did the finger snaps too!)), we talked about this very subject at length, when we talked about my old band and how close we came to the big deal but life intruded and we fell apart, to put it as plainly as Jonathan...
2024-07-2338 min
Sentimental IllnessSI #10 This is Clark Larew Jones | ComedianClark Larew Jones!The man has the best last name..... but since you all know that my full name is Robert Leland Jones, it makes sense.. Son of John, which means God is gracious... I have always liked that part of my name, even if I don't use it often.You've seen Clark on Comedy Central, the Laugh Factory and well... everywhere a comedic voice matters.His POV is amazingly insightful, hugely funny, and well...if you've seen his "soulmate is dead" bit, you know he's a legend in the making. He's been around...
2024-07-161h 13
Sentimental IllnessSI #9 This is Tim Tymo | TYMOTim Tymo. The name brings terror to the hearts of thrash music listeners. He's a beast on guitar, a beast on stage, and a gentle lion in person. Tim hails from Alberta Canada, which explains the gentle lion part. He's also been very outspoken about his recovery over the last few years, so I feel like today I might get a little help and in turn, you the listener might also receive exactly what you need. Get out your patched jean jacket, because it's time to dive deep into the mind of an old school thrash gui...
2024-07-0934 min
Sentimental IllnessSI #8 This is Davidavi Dolev | Subterranean MasqueradeDavidavi Dolev is one of my favorite people and closest friends in the world.For those of you that do not know, I was introduced to his band, Subterranean Masquerade via the incredible PR company, Earsplit, a few years back and well... "wow" was the first word out of my mouth. The music, the compositions, and the overall sound is unique and powerful.Vidi and I live half a world apart, but our hearts are connected in an amazing way. We are connected through the spirit of humanity and a heart for the souls of the people of this planet...
2024-07-021h 56
Sentimental IllnessSI #7 This is Matt Young | King ParrotYoungy!Okay now... hang on, because this is a whole other thing.Matt's legendary Australian hardcore band, King Parrot, has really made waves and strides over the past few years. They've found their way to the biggest stages in the world. Part of that is their connection to Pantera's Phil Anselmo, as the band are on his label, Housecore Records, but also because they might put on the most energetic, hilarious, and outrageous live act I've seen in decades.I was able to see them last September when they played Seattle and within minutes...
2024-06-251h 25
Sentimental IllnessSI #6 This is Marco Bravi | Solo Artist | Ex-Virtual SymmetryDisclaimer: We had MAJOR technical issues and we had to run it through an A.I. program to clean up the audio. Sorry if we sound weird. Love you, Marco!----My super talented buddy, Marco Bravi, is here! I had a chance to host Marco on my old show, Rockstar Superhero, a few years back when he was doing press for his band, Virtual Symmetry. We had a great time. He's the Italian apple of my eye and a friend to everyone. Ladies and gentlemen, Marco Bravi!TIME CODES:1:00 Midnight Train...
2024-06-1859 min
Sentimental IllnessSI #5 This is Simen Sandnes | Evergrey | TEMICToday is Simen Sandnes day and I want to say that I love this man. He's one of my favorite people in the world, because when Simen shows up, the world smiles a little brighter. Simen offers so much in the way of inspiration. He's a fantastic drummer, to be sure, but what sets him apart is his never ending desire to love, share kind thoughts, to encourage, and as mentioned in the previous sentence, to inspire. He's a wonder.I hope you love this show as much as we did sharing the 2 hours together. I h...
2024-06-111h 53
Sentimental IllnessSI #4 This is Ruslan Babayev | Ukrainian Animal Rights AdvocateWhen the Ukraine fell into war a few years ago, Ruslan was ready. He knows his way around a war and I'm positive he'll find his way through. I believe this with all my heart and so do the animals he supports! Ladies and gentlemen, all the way from Kiev, my buddy and amazing animal humanitarian, Ruslan Babayev!Time Codes:2:00 Bonneville let a lot of radio talent go in the Seattle area.4:00 I listened to Arnold Schwarzeneggar's book, 'Be Useful' 9:00 Terminal Illness13:50 Ukrainian animal rights activist, Ruslan Babayev, is my guest20:50 Nettles a...
2024-05-281h 36
Sentimental IllnessSI #3 This is Josiah James | Lincoln Brewster | Colby WedgeworthI love Josiah James. I have been a fan of Josiah's for a number of years.... fortunate to have met him way back in 2012, when he was touring his music around the country, driving his old Prius and playing at churches. He's had quite the career, both as a solo artist and as a songwriter for others. I'm sure you've heard his work and today we'll get a chance to dig a little deeper into the man, who he's working with (if at all) and what his plans are for the future. This is all to say, I don't know ex...
2024-05-211h 27
Sentimental IllnessEmbracing Mediocrity | A Sentimental Illness SpecialI did a special recently on Mediocrity and how it does NOT mean what you've been taught. If you're feeling less than... If you're feeling down...If you wonder what you're doing with your life...If you wonder if you'll ever be anything...My answer is to be fully mediocre. This is NOT a joke. Listen and learn.Today is a new day and it's made just for you.Thank you!----***This is not a TED or TEDx talk, but an audition ree...
2024-05-0912 min
Sentimental IllnessSI #2 This is Nik Barker | ex-Twelve Foot NinjaThis week's guest is Nik (kin) Barker, ex singer of Twelve Foot Ninja!MONOLOGUE: It's been a week full of creative energy and gnashing of teeth. My head hurts way too much because I don't sleep, but when have I ever actually slept? The bags under my eyes prove the truth, you know? I'm starting to seriously think I have a solid case of sleep apnea. I know I'm not in perfect shape, but I've noticed the last few months (only the last few) that I wake every night with a very dry mouth and I think I'm...
2024-05-021h 54
Sentimental IllnessSI #1 This is Sander Rom | L'itch | ex-HippotraktorMy guest this week is Belgium's own Sander Rom!Sander is a fantastic songwriter, guitarist and singer and I love him to death. He's the leader of the Mechelen scene's L'itch and, until recently (one week post recording this interview, one fifth of the EU supergroup known as Hippotraktor.Available on Pelagic Records, Hippotraktor features members of L'itch and Psychonaut. The band is known for soaring hooks, technical riffing and earth-shattering breakdowns. Their new album releases June 7th, 2024 and it's progressive metal of the highest order. L'itch is an monster of an alternative band and is...
2024-04-191h 37
Sentimental IllnessRS #191 - An Oooey Gooey Sticky Mess with Tommy Meehan | Squid PisserIn the music business, there are the normies, there are the crazies, and there are the in-betweens. There also happens to be an unspoken netherworld that aligns with something a little stranger and sits outside the boundaries of pretty much everything you know.My guest today, Tommy Meehan, dislikes the comparisons to the influences of his youth, but it's hard not to hear the tones that built the man. His absurdist venom-spouting new act, Squid Pisser, is nothing I've ever heard before.. and that means something extra extra to me. The man is already a guitar god of...
2024-03-1936 min
Sentimental IllnessRS #189 - Music is an Act of War with Scott 'WINO' Weinrich | The ObsessedScott WINO Weinrich is everything I ever wanted to be when I grew up. He's a pure soul, a fantastic guitarist and vocalist and boy... does he mean business. It's not often you get to chat with a legend but this was all the things for me. Listen to the show, buy the incredible new record and go see this electrifying unit on tour. Tell everyone. For real.Oh and to quote Scott, "Create or die!"This is Wino of The Obsessed and you're listening to Rockstar Superhero.Time Codes:
2024-02-1238 min
Sentimental IllnessRS #187 - The Poetic Redemption of Love with Graham Russell | Air SupplyGraham Russell is a true musical icon.He and his musical partner of 46 years, Russell Hitchcock, formed Air Supply, the song writing super duo, in the early 70's and really never looked back.Graham's childhood was anything but normal, leaving him without a mother at a very early age. However, these stark beginnings formed in him in a sort of poetry that eventually found its way into the hearts of millions of fans, as Air Supply became a genre unto itself. He is, and will always be, a passionate man, loving his friends and family and...
2024-02-0244 min