Todays Boondoggle Podcast

In this episode Bill talks with Author and Army Veteran, John Davis.We talk about growing up with a single mom, dropping out of community college, joining the army to escape, serving in Afghanistan, being medically retired, graduating from Harvard, and becoming an author.We also talk about the benefits of living and traveling abroad, both mental-physical-financial benefits to liv

In this episode Bill talks with with vocalist Tim Lambesis from the bands As I Lay Dying and Austrian Death Machine.We talk about being voted Most like Jesus in High School, Founding As I Lay Dying, the Governators influence on Austrian Death Machine, wanting to perform at the Arnold Classic, how Tim helped me during my early recovery and walk in faith, the darkest period in his

In this episode Bill talks with the master shredder of Morbid Saint, Jim Fergades.We talk about KISS being the gateway drug for rockstars, how Slayer covers birthed Morbid Saint, shredding in high school, how the unfinished LP Destruction System got leaked on the internet, and how that leak kept the buzz surrounding Morbid Saint alive during their 30 year hiatus, why now was the

In this episode Bill talks with Nigel Glockler of the British Metal Band, Saxon.We talk about Nigels love of animals and original aspirations to be a veterinarian but didn't want to learn Latin, the armory at his school and his early Naval training, trading his railroad set for a bass guitar, getting his hands on a drum kit at school, his relationship with Hans Zimmer, gettin

In this episode Bill talks with Tim King of the band SOiL.We talk about Tims early aspirations to become a Marine Biologist, how he took the Death Metal detour into the music business instead, the importance of learning the business side of music before signing record deals, how that route connected him with Clive Davis, the power of the pizzaria jukebox, and playing one of their

In this episode Bill talks with his old friend and shipmate, Senior Chief David Kallas.We talk about how graduating from Admiral King High School influenced his decision to join the Navy, the Great Lakes, the joy of coming to the Philadelphia Shipyards, never again volunteering yourself, flexing with the Seabees, and more funny stories from our time in ACU-2 and of course remembe

In this episode Bill talks with Bryan Scott of The Union Underground. We take it back to the 2000's and talk about the upcoming Back to The 2000's tour with SOiL and FLAW, we talk about his moms influence with the Eagles and ZZ Top formulating his love for music, we talk about the importance of good management and persistance in the music industry, years of showcases befo

In this episode Bill talks with Marlene Portnoy and Lisa Martens Myung of the All-Female Thrash Metal band, Meanstreak.We talk about how they got into music and the battles they had with family to get guitar lessons, seeing KISS at Madison Square Garden, earning their stripes in the New York Thrash Metal scene, playing support with Anthrax and Overkill, struggling to get tour sup

In this episode Bill talks with Lord Nelson formerly of Stuck Mojo and currently in Plastic Catastrophe With Lord Nelson. We talk about growing up a military brat and in a musical family, how RUN-DMC changed his life, starting a band that became a lifestyle called PREP Positively Rocking Every Party, how guest vocals and a childhood friendship with Bonz would eventually lead to j

Disclaimer, if you're a cat fanatic you may want to skip this one.In this new special edition Today's Boondoggle offshoot programming we'll be bringing you current events and nightly news with a twist.Regular Guest Flo White returns and brings in returning special guest Cleveland Marko.Marko shares about his book "Fix your Toxic Home and Live Longer". Marko