Episode 212: In this episode, Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist King Adroit. We discuss his new project- "Himology Volume 2", as well "Himology Volume 1", the process of moving, how his albums feel like it's made for grown folks, living in Pittsburgh, singers from the current era sounding the same, over the top sports celebrations, compla…

Episode 211: In this episode, Mark is joined by two returning guests. Hip Hop artists Dios Negasi of Reagan Era Records and Tone Fultz aka Messiah of Madness. Both have joined forces to put together a new project called "Iron Angeles". We talk about the album, how they first linked up and the sound of the album. We also talk about a crazy day Dios …

Episode 210: In this episode, Mark has two guests- returning to the show, Hip Hop artist Piff Penny and first time guest, Producer Get 'Em Rizzy. They join the show to talk about their new project "Epiffany". We discuss how the two met and their collaboration for this joint porject. We also talk about where they're from, crafting an album, going th…

Episode 209: In this episode, Mark takes a visit to "Nightmare Weekend Chicago" He discusses his experience with the convemtion and has an on site interview with actress Sandy Johnson, who played Judith Myers in "Halloween". We talk about her reflections on playing the role, meeting fans at conventions and how the movie still is a part of her, so m…

Episode 208: In this episode, it's Torture Time!!! Mark brings back "Infinite Torture" to review the 1985 movie "Rappin" with special guest DJ Real One. "Infinite Torture" is a segment that is featured on special episodes, where Mark will watch a movie he's never seen before. Generally, it's perceived to be a bad film, and he breaks down and rates …

Episode 207: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by Hip Hop artist Azariah. We talk about his new project with producer Slidebeatz, "Black Falcon". We also discuss, working with a producer from another country, doing live shows, past and future projects and having a song titled "Thanksgiving". Check out Azariah at- https://azariah.bandcamp.c…

Episode 206: In this episode, Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist Saga, to talk about his new EP with Mac Montana called "Best Story Ever Told". We also discuss the idea of when to drop a project and working with multiple producers on a project. We also talk about how Saga prefers his lyrics to have substance and how his production helps mo…

Episode 205: In this episode, Mark is joined by producer and member of the Hip Hop group Grand Official- Grip. We talk about their new album "Supreme", Growing up in California, working with legends like KRS-One, MOP and Ras Kass, coming up in the break dance scene, which producers he was influenced by. Find Grand Official music here: https://on.so…

Episode 204: In this six year anniversary episode, Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist Philmore Greene. Here, we talk about his new album "The Grand Design", the concept behind it, working with various producers, and the meaning behind the cover art. We also discuss past projects like "The Cost of Living" with Apollo Brown, sports, being gi…

Episode 203: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Louie Sincere. We discuss his new project entitled "Sincero". We also talk about his coming up in Framingham, Massachusetts, the concept for his album, Honda Civics, Asics, musical influences and much more. Check out Louie Sincere on Bandcamp-https://louiesincere.bandcamp.com/album/sinc…

Episode 202: In this episode, Mark is once again, joined by Hip Hop artist Toneyboi. We talk about his newest project "Patience Pays", his work with Griselda, Tribe getting into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the scene in upstate New York and what a struggle pack is. Check out Toneyboi music here- https://ditcdcom.bandcamp.com/album/patience-pays …

Episode 201: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist- Ox Omni, to talk about his new album "No Prayers To The Devil" with production by 94 Maax. We also discuss his start in music, how life experience has affected his music and growth as a person, the concept of the album and much more. Check out Ox Omni on all platforms or at link- https…

Episode 200: In this milestone episode, the 200th episode of Infinite Banter, Mark takes a trip down memory lane, with 20 segments highlighting past guests that span some of the episodes that have helped the show reach 200 episodes. There are flashback segments from a wide range of past interviews featuring- Jayson Warner Smith, Russell Todd, Theod…

Episode 199: In this episode, Mark is joined by frequent guest, Hip Hop artist Piff Penny. Here, we talk about his latest project "War Lord 3". We also discuss his past and future projects, using music to channel negative and positive energy and when he knew he was hitting his stride musically. Check out Piff Penny here for more content-https://lin…

Episode 198: In this episode, Mark is joined by guest- Hip Hop artist Pengame Classic. We talk about his new album- "Nostalgia of a Fall Classic" also, we discuss his exposure to music and culture growing up in Michigan and Germany, working with Hip Hop icon Kool Rock Ski, how he came up with his name, the concept of his album, past and future proj…

Episode 197: In this special Halloween edition episode, Mark is joined by actor and voice over artist- Ira Heiden. We talk about his role as Will, in "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors", preparing for the role by learning to use a wheelchair and already being a big of wizards. We also talk about his work on movies like "Elvira: Mistress o…

Episode 196: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop Documentarian, writer and artist Kevin Beacham aka 7x3=21. We discuss his new EP with producers DJ Real One and Cache 22 of Headnock records called "Breathe To Live". We also talk about Kevin's history doing radio, especially shows like his long running "Time Travel" show in Chicago, being a big…

Episode 195: In this episode, Mark talks with artist and best selling author Jeffrey Brown about his current books- "Batman, Robin and Howard Summer Breakdown" and "Kids Are Weird", as well as his past projects like "Darth Vader and Son" and "Jedi Academy" series. We also discuss his start in drawing superheroes and Star Wars material, relating his…

Episode 194: In this episode, Mark is joined by two returning guests, to discuss the award winning short film "Room For Dessert". I'm joined by writer and director- Pamela Davis-Noland and actor and producer- Theodus Crane. We talk about the origins of the project, social relevance of the film, how the film has been received and recognized on the f…

Episode 193: In this episode, Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist Saga. We discuss his new double album "Black Label Vol. 1 & Vol. 2". We talk about the idea of doing a double album, working production vs working as an MC, how his music makes you think and question things and also what's next for him. Check out his music on Bandcamp-https:/…

Episode 192: In this episode, Mark talks with author and journalist- Jill Greenleigh about her book "Go Go Speaks: The Heartbeat of a Culture". We discuss the orgins of Go Go music and how it formed on the streets of Washington D.C. We also talk about her early memories discovering music, working for "Word Up!" and "Rap Masters" magazines, intervie…

Episode 191: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Messiah of Madness about his new EP "You Already Know". We also discuss his early days growing up in Pittsburgh, getting into dust ups as a kid, early influences, going to court, future projects and having a style that is raw. Check out Messiah of Madness here- https://youtu.be/GGUdzmJu-r…

Episode 190: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Kingdom Kome, to talk about his new project with producer Ruen, called "Malbec 2". We discuss the Miami scene, the cinematography of his multpile videos that highlight Miami food and culture, doing songs in English and Spanish and what's next for him musically. Check out Kingdom Kome at…

Episode 189: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by guests, Hip Hop artists M Doc Diego & Crotona P, to talk about their new project with Manzu Beats, called "3 Kingz Part 2 The Sequel". We talk about the concept of this album and how it's different from the first "3 Kingz" album. We also talk about their past projects and their collaboratio…

Episode 188: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Psych Major about his EP "Old Head". We discuss the idea and concept of "Old Head" and what it's like being a couple of older guys ourselves. Psych Major also touches on his career in music, working production and as an MC, early memories of Hip Hop and an almost altercation in a super ma…

Episode 187: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Rhamsis Ali, to talk about his latest project "Longevity LP". We also talk about his skills at producing and engineering as well as being an artist, what went into making this album, his work with The Bar Gods, a jail story and referencing 80's night time soaps like "Knot's Landing". Ch…

Episode 186: In this episode, Mark talks with the star of the new Sci-Fi series "Chaser", actor, Russ Russo. We discuss the concept of the show, how he got attached to the project, playing the enigmatic character Eddi Sebastian, favorite Sci-Fi movies/shows and what's next for Russ. Check out "Chaser" on Amazon Prime and TubiTV- https://link.tubi.t…

Episode 185: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by Hip Hop artist Azariah. We talk about his new project- "Intermission 2.0". It comes 13 years after his last Intermission project and we discuss the concept and time and it took to make this project, as well as the different producers and guests featured throughout the album. Mark also asks …

Episode 184: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by DJ, beat maker, producer- DJ Real One. We talk about his new album- "Asia Connect", as well as his travels that helped shape the sound of the album, places to eat out of the country, record store day, hipsters, classic Hip Hop battle records and the current Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef. Check …

Episode 183: In this episode, Mark talks about attending C2E2, going to past conventions and the upcoming "Free Comic Book Day" and "May The Fourth Be With You" day on 5/4/24 Mark also has an interview at C2E2 with Peter Santa Maria, the senior creative director of collectibles at Mondo. Check out Mondo at - https://mondoshop.com/ Also included in …

Episode 182: In this episode, Mark talks with artist and teacher Andrew Katz. They focus on discussing his work with "Delta Bravo: In Search Of..." videos, where they revisit iconic sites where photos and album covers were taken of Hip Hop legends like LL Cool J, Run-D.M.C., The Beastie Boys and more. We also talk about his involvement with The Nat…

Episode 181: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Pinpoint, who is part of the collective called "GAWDS". We discuss the new GAWDS album called "Legends at the Dive Bar", the Hip Hop scene in Baltimore, going to dive bars, favorite drinks and a funny stort about his first rap name. Check out The GAWDS on all platforms or here- https://…

Episode 180: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop producer Onaje Jordan about his new project called "Alpha 2". They discuss the concept of the EP, working with different featured artists, technology when it comes to crafting beats and production and Jordan's early memories of Hip Hop culture. Check out Onaje Jordan on all platforms or- https:/…

Episode 179: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist, Mr. Misfit to discuss his latest project with DJ Real One called "Greet and Build EP". We also talk about being over 40 in the Hip Hop game, drinking Carolus, the song "Ladi Dadi", is he a Cubs fan, and his first memory that got him into Hip Hop. Check out Mr. Misfit on all platforms o…

Episode 178: In this episode, the five years of Infinite Banter episode, Mark is joined by actor, speaker, musician and author-IronE Singleton, who many know for his time on "The Walking Dead" playing the character "T- Dog". We talk about his start in acting, landing that role on TWD, "The Blind Side", playing college football, rough times growing …

Episode 177: In this episode, Mark is joined by filmmaker- Pamela Davis-Noland to talk about her upcoming short film "Room For Dessert", which deals with systemic racism and cake. Pamela talks about filming in New Orleans, the concept and message of the film, some of the obstacles making a film amid strikes and budget restraints, her background in …

Episode 176: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist, Pretty Bulli. We discuss her coming up in the Buffalo New York scene, being known for her freestyles, influences, her previous project "Duffel Bag Bulli" and her upcoming project with producer Kidd Called Quest "Then and Now". Check out music and more from Pretty Bulli here- https://link…

Episode 175: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist- Halo The Lost Angel of Reagan Era Records, to talk about their new album- "Reagan Ordo Seclorum". We discuss the dynamic of having multpile members of a group, the concept of the album, the reason why we see shoes on a wire and Halo's early days as a B-Boy and what song got him moving. C…

Episode 174: In this episode, Mark is joined by frequent guest, Hip Hop artist M Doc Diego, who talks about his new album with producer Sinamatik called "New Jersey Drive 2 Da Roc". We also discuss Diego's past and future projects, the music scene in Rochester and his earliest memories of Hip Hop culture. Check out M Doc Diego's latest project on B…

Episode 173: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop duo "Young Black and Gifted" aka Azariah and Kidd Called Quest. Azariah, a guest on a previous episode is joined by Kidd Called Quest to discuss their latest project "Once Again it's On". We talk about how they first linked up, using movie samples, the scene in Rochester New York and their early…

Episode 172: In this episode, Mark is joined by the legendary DJ Silver Spinner from the iconic Hip Hop/R&B group Whistle. We talk about his early days DJing, working on the road for UTFO, creating music for Whistle with Kangol Kid and Hitman Howie Tee, forming the group with Jazzy Jazz & Kool Doobie and changing the dynamic of the group to more of…

Episode 171: In this episode, Mark does a special episode that features "Infinite Torture" for the full episode. Previous guest, Tonio T of Toniotv.com joins the show to break down the 80's Weird Al Yankovic movie "UHF". Tonio is a longtime fan of Weird Al, where Mark has never seen "UHF"....till now. What did Mark think of it? Does it stand up 35 …

Episode 170: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop DJ/Producer Uncle Fester about his latest project with MC John Creasy, called "Super Villain". The concept of the album focuses on the heel turn of Hulk Hogan during the NWO 90's era. We also talk about the scene in Nova Scotia, working with artists outside of Canada, Wrestling/Hip Hop connectio…

Episode 169: In this episode, Mark is joined once again by wrestling icon B. Brian Blair! We talk about his book "Truth Bee Told", his time with his "The Killer Bees" tag team partner Jumping Jim Brunzell, stories from the book, what Stone Cold Steve Austin thought of the book, a bar fight in Guam, wrestling territories, Iron Sheik, Paul Orndorff, …

Episode 168: In this episode, Mark talks with Chicago Hip Hop icon Pugs Atomz about his new project with producers DJ Real One & Cache 22-"Mookie On The Southside". We discuss the concept of the album, working with both producers, his paintings, clothing line, cartoons, album covers, going out in your 40's, touring overseas and a funny story about …

Episode 167: In this episode, Mark talks with two Hip Hop artists- Rico Tellem and G Block Tez, who are featured on the new Jamal Gasol project: Jamal Gasol Presents Piff Music Empire Records- "United We Stand, Divided We Fall". We talk about their connection with Gasol, concept of the album, coming up in the Niagara Falls New York area and they tr…

Episode 166: In this special "Friday The 13th" centric episode, Mark is joined by actor Russell Todd, who has appeared in numerous movies and tv shows, like- "Friday The 13th Part 2", "Chopping Mall" and "He Knows You're Alone". Russell also starred on the soap opera "Another World". We discuss his long career in movies and TV, his start in the bus…

Episode 165: in this episode, Mark talks with artist and photographer- Ricardo Betancourt, the man behind the iconic cover for LL Cool J's third album "Walking With a Panther". We talk about the idea of having a panther for the cover, where it was shot and speculate what's in the briefcase on the cover. Betancourt has also done covers for artists l…

Episode 164: In this episode, Mark is joined by returning guest- Hip Hop artist Piff Penny. Here, we talk about his new EP with Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha "Penny For Your Thoughts". We also discuss, Piff's past projects and future projects, performing live and his first memories of Hip Hop music and culture as we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop. Check…

Episode 163: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by Hip Hop artist Dre Cobbs to talk about his new project "American Aborigine". We also discuss the meaning of the title of the album, the passing of two wrestling stars and Dre Cobbs shares his early Hip Hop memories. Check out Dre Cobbs here-https://unitedmasters.com/a/dre-cobbs Mark also ta…