Today we are joined with singer/songwriter and viral video sensation Chrissy Spratt. From combining her musical talents with social media savviness, Chrissy has grown a massive community of over 4 Million people on TikTok, 1 Million on Instagram, and multi-million views on YouTube for her famous cover songs. She breaks down how that success came to be, gives us an inside look into her new single "In Too Deep", and lets us know what she has in store for the future. This is also a great listen to any aspiring content creators themselves as Chrissy shares so much game and personal experience of how to rise to the top of the online spaces.

Episode 265 featuring Chrissy Spratt (Singer/Viral Video Sensation)

Today we are joined with Adam Biggs of Rivers Of Nihil as they are on the cusp of releasing their brand new self-titled album that is sonically one of the coolest things we've heard in metal all year. Around Adam breaking down how they evolved into this sound and direction we take a deep dive into other subjects such as Fantasy Vs Reality in lyrics, making music videos, modern media consumption, living in America, the state of our digital society, and he also leaves us with some advice for aspiring musicians.

The new Rivers Of Nihil self-titled album is coming to your ears on May 30th via Metal Blade Records!

Episode 266 featuring Rivers Of Nihil (Adam Biggs)

Today we are joined with Asavari & Shaivalini Kumar around their new short film titled Creatures Of Chaos that takes a deep dive into modern society and the effects of our mental health. Even though this is a short animation it left us moved and questioning personal day to day habits, intake of energies, and unnecessary pressures that this world can weigh on you. Also around the heavy messages this piece is kind of cute with it's cosmic creatures that latch on to people and represent the rational inner voice. 

Creatures Of Chaos has been making it's waves around film festivals and we recommend you to follow Supernova Design on their socials to find out when and where you can see it in the near future

Episode 267 feat Creatures Of Chaos (Mental Health & Animation)

Today we are celebrate 30 Years of The Haunted with founding member and guitar player Patrik Jensen! He tells us about the day he quit his job to go all in on his music career which ended up pioneering an entire genre of extreme metal alongside his peers in the Gothenburg scene (At The Gates, In Flames, Soilwork). The Haunted also just dropped an absolute banger brand new album titled "Songs Of Last Resort" and gives us an extra layer of appreciation for the concept as he explains it was inspired from a riveting real life military procedure called the Letter Of Last Resort. He also leaves us with advice for aspiring musicians and his secret to longevity that is all about never letting that excited 16 year old within you fade away. 

Episode 268 featuring The Haunted (Founder/Guitar Player: Patrik Jensen)

Today we are joined with singer/songwriter Kasey Karlsen of Deadlands around the release of their brand new debut EP titled "SEVEN". The absolute hype of this release is astronomical and it is amazing to pick Kasey's brain at such an exciting time in her career. She shares with us how she used to rock out in her bedroom and dream about being in a band as a kid. We also learn how she found her voice and became a jack of all trades "Swiss Army Knife" of metal vocals and styles. Deadlands also recently dropped a single with The Pretty Wild and we get a behind the scenes look into that song Kundalini and making that music video with a bunch of live snakes. Lots of insight, laughs, and Kasey leaves us with advice for any aspiring vocalists wanting to turn their music into a profession.

Episode 269 featuring Kasey Karlsen of Deadlands!

Today we celebrate 40 years of Strange Advance with founding member/singer/songwriter Drew Arnott. This chat is all about perspective as we get a glimpse into what it was like to have one of the biggest radio hits of the 80s, transitioning into the MTV music era, and deeper layers into the bands creative process throughout it's legacy. You also get a look into what they are up to now, and Drew leaves us with some awesome advice for anyone aspiring musicians pursuing the music industry. This unexpectedly ended up being one of our favorite chats we recorded this year and I hope you enjoy it!

Episode 270 feat 40 Years of STRANGE ADVANCE (Drew Arnott)

We are joined with Sawborg Destructo to celebrate the 40 years of GWAR! They also released a brand new EP titled The Return Of Gor Gor that has dropped at the same time as this interview. It was an honor to have an intimate chat about their legacy and future of the band without losing my life. Hope you enjoy this one!

Episode 271 featuring GWAR! (Sawborg Destructo)

We are joined with actor and singer/songwriter Kat Cunning around the release of her new film Star People and upcoming EP titled "Glass Jaw". From roles in HBO/Netflix series, to millions of song listens and music video views, we hear about Kat's philosophy of telling stories and the combination of excelling in both entertainment artforms while genuinely expressing your true self. Kat Cunning is cool AF and we hope you enjoy this chat!

Episode 272 featuring Kat Cunning (Actor/Singer/Songwriter)

Today we are joined with the director and cast of The Omro Heist! Around getting layers of behind the scenes stories and details of how it was made, we learn how this film actually brought the real life small town of Omro Wisconsin together.

The Omro Heist is now available on VOD via Prime Video and Apple TV.

Episode 273 featuring The Omro Heist! (Cast & Director)

Fresh off of Fantastic Fest in Austin Texas we get an in depth look into the award winning film The Vile with director Majid Al Ansari. The Vile is brought to you by the producers of films such as Insidious, Late Night With The Devil, Weapons, and gave us such a unique experience into the world of genre films with this Emirati feature. With the foundation of drama, polygamous relationship, and the effects it has on families in Muslim culture this could have been a movie on it's own without the horror elements, but as Majid sprinkles in black magic and supernatural forces around the events, he turns this riveting family drama into an even wilder ride. Was so cool to pick his brain and get even more layers on how this came to be and how this film is going against the grain of how the majority of movies are made in his country.

Episode 275 featuring THE VILE (Fantastic Fest Best Horror Film Award) Director Chat

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