Citywide Blackout
380 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCitywide Blackout is the home for artists of all kinds, from filmmakers to musicians to authors and everything in between. The show also covers comic-cons, book expos, and film festivals.
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Deshawn White releases tribute song for “Spider-Man: No Way Home”
December 15, 2021 02:06 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBFor this episode, I sit down with rapper/producer Deshawn White to talk about his recently-released single, “Control,” a tribute to the upcoming “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” The song took Deshawn in some new directions, including getting into character, a first for him. We also nerd out a bit on the film franchise and talk about the different actors who've played the wall-crawler over the years. But there's much more! Deshawn's career began when he was just 12 years old. We look at this ea...
Mark Sheldon dives into the third book of his serial killer series
December 09, 2021 01:52 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBJust in time for the holidays, author Mark Sheldon joins me to talk about the final chapter of his Sarah Killian series, “Sarah Killian: The Marching Tides,” available on Dec. 10 through Crystal Lake Publishing. Here's a little excerpt from the plot, written in Sarah's rather unique way. For my final mission, I (begrudgingly) team up with my good for nothing, S.O.B. assassin ex, Jason. Why would I do such a crazy thing? Well, aside from the obvious answer that I am crazy, we are fleeing ...
Rhode Island Author Expo, Episode 2: Elizabeth Devlin and Apryl Scott
December 05, 2021 23:16 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBIn this second collection of interviews previewing the annual Rhode Author Island Expo, I'm talking with Apryl Scott about here recently-released book of poetry, “The Book of Jade.” The book was written following a powerful spiritual moment in the author's life and we talk about what that was and the change it led to. We also get a few readings from the book, and also talk about Wrestless Communications, which she founded. Following that, it's writer Elizabeth Devlin for her book, “Home ...
ShellzDaGod shares how it is being back on stage and making cash on IG
December 03, 2021 03:25 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBShellzDaGod's a familiar face from the show and in this episode he joins me once again to talk about things resuming some form of normal. For Shellz, that includes being back on stage in front of a crowd, and he gives a heads-up on what he has in store in 2022. And in bigger news, Shellz recently became monetized on Instagram! He said the news came out of nowhere and we look at the posts he's made, including some that preview his new music. After this, I've two of Shellz's songs for ...
Christopher Sebela shares character designs and worldbuilding for “.Self” comic
November 28, 2021 20:29 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBBONUS TRACK-Sal Abbinanti releases his cult classic Atomika: God is Red” in omnibus format It's a dual-comic episode! First up is four-time Eisner-nominated writer, designer, and publisher Christopher Sebela to talk about his newest series, “.Self,” which you can only find on comiXology Originals. In .Self, Natalie Winters seems to have a perfect life. But when her Postscript account is hacked, Natalie’s backup files are torrented online and people begin making bootleg copies of her....
Rhode Island Author Expo interviews, Episode 1
November 17, 2021 22:07 - 1 hour - 116 MBThis year marks the big return of an in-person Rhode Island Author Expo. And so, I've been doing interviews with some of the great authors who will be part of the event. First, Lisa Jacob and I talk about her recently-released book “Carnival Farm,” as well as a series of short stories based on Tarot Cards. We also look at her podcast, Dark Mystic Quill. Next up is Peter O'Donnell, who was on the show two years ago. He's been busy in that time, putting out the first two books of his “...
Evelyn LaTorre takes us through the second part of her cross-cultural romance
November 17, 2021 18:20 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBAuthor Evelyn LaTorre shares the story behind her marriage to Antonio, a man she met while serving in Peru as part of the Peace Corps in her new book, “Love in Any Language.” It's the continuation of her first book, “Between Inca Walls,” and illustrates the trials and joys in the blending of two cultures. In this episode we dive deep into her meeting Antonio and their early years together. Evelyn also shares what led her to write the book and how she decided what to share. We talk about ...
How sweet is to be back at Rhode Island Comic-Con!
November 12, 2021 20:32 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBWell, the title says it all! On Nov. 5 and 6 I had the chance to reunite with the convention community at one of my favorite events—Rhode Island Comic-Con. I checked out the amazing cosplays, met cool creatives and bought some great merch over the weekend. And of course, many interviews were done. To start, I met up with Author Coral Isabella Aurora to learn about her new book and the messages about bullying and treating others fairly. Next, the writers from the comic Starside catch ...
Stephanie Mathias and Jarreau Williams collaborate for amazing new single
November 10, 2021 01:39 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBSinger-songwriter Stephanie Mathias is back once again, this time joined by fellow musician Jarreau Williams to talk about their new single “Starting Over.” Jarreau sent Stephanie this song as she was recovering from the miscarriage she had in December 2020. It speaks to how universal it is to start over after tragedy strikes and tells her personal story of starting over, with a real-life happy ending because it was released on Oct. 1, right before the baby was due. Stephanie and Jarreau...
Constellation Myths debut a new sound with “Everything and Time”
November 05, 2021 00:22 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBWe're back in Boston for this episode, talking with the band Constellation Myths. Band members Josh Goldman, Justin Kehoe, and Molly Seamans share their past work and how it changed to this new Americana sound. Josh and Justin have a lengthy career in the Boston music scene and talk about what they had to learn for this new project. Molly talks about how she came to be in the band and her own musical experience, which includes playing in the band Tom Thumb. We also talk about the the...
Nolo Grace goes from the corporate world to the music world
October 29, 2021 00:42 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBAfter a long career in the corporate world, LA-based Nolo Grace decided to jump into a new career in music. This has led to a lot of success, including her debut “Wake Up,” featuring Sean Kingston and some amazing music videos. We talk about her decision to switch from one role to another and early days. Nolo and I talk about her relationship with music producer Martin Wave (aka Lars Martin) and how the two work together. Nolo also speaks about her doubts going into her music career and ...
Beasty talks dance styles and being part of Red Bull Dance Your Style
October 20, 2021 00:54 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBI'm probably the least qualified person I know to talk dance—fortunately, my next guest, New York native Tomoe ”Beasty” Carr is an expert on the subject. Recently, Beasty was crowned winner of the Red Bull Dance Your Style qualifier in Boston and will head to the U.S. Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals taking place in Washington, D.C from Oct. 23. Download @Caffeine to watch it live at 7PM ET. For this episode, Beasty talks all about the world of battling in the dance world and so...
Kevin Lucia lives a dream with the release of the nightmarish “October Nights”
October 16, 2021 19:28 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBFor years, publishing a Halloween-themed collection has been the dream of author Kevin Lucia, and on Oct. 22, it comes true with the release of “October Nights” through Crystal Lake Publishing. Set in the fictitious town of Clifton Heights, the book contains four shared-world tales of small-town Halloween horror. In this episode, Kevin and I walk through the world of Clifton Heights and how it came to be. We look at characters in horror, and what makes them truly matter to the reader. Ke...
Cheer Up! creators talk real-life character connections and lessons to be found
October 14, 2021 23:59 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBI recently had the chance to check out “Cheer Up! Love and Pompoms,” available through Oni Press. The story, it's true-to-life characters and the world behind them were such an immediate draw that I read it three times. Annie is a smart, antisocial lesbian starting her senior year of high school who’s under pressure to join the cheerleading squad to make friends and round out her college applications. Her former friend Bebe is a people-pleaser, a trans girl who must keep her parents happ...
Debut author Jessica Vitalis talks about her unique take on Death
October 08, 2021 00:44 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBImagine this: The Grim Reaper approaches you one day and asks if you want their job. Crazy, right? But it's this idea that kicks off Jessica Vitalis' book “The Wolf's Curse.” The Great White Wolf is very, very old. And she is very, very tired. For hundreds of winters, she has searched for someone to take her place. But she is invisible to most people. In all those years, only three have seen her. One died young. One said no. One is still alive — a 12-year-old boy named Gauge. In thi...
Frank Barbiere walks us through some “Astonishing Times”
September 25, 2021 17:05 - 1 hour - 118 MBWhat if you lived in a world full of superheroes? Would you be amazed every day to see people who can perform impossible feats or would they just be part of the landscape? In this episode, “Astonishing Times” co-writer and co-creator Frank Barbiere joins me to talk all about this new five-part series, which you can only get at comiXology Originals. Noah Sans, a young reporter living in the shadow of his father, lives in a world full of superheroes—but no one seems to care. After a world ...
Heerraa talks awards, virtual tours, and helping students find their path
September 20, 2021 00:53 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBAfter hearing international singer-songwriter Heerraa's new single “Feel Alive,” I knew that had to learn more about her. And the more I learned, that more I was interested in her being a guest on Citywide, so here we are! In this episode, we dive into the new song and what inspired the upbeat sound in a time when things can look pretty grim. Heerraa talks about the different people she's met in her music career and the lessons they've had for her. In addition to music, Heerra's a co-fou...
Gene Dante talks about being back on stage and putting out new singles
September 15, 2021 00:24 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBIf you're at all connected with the local scene of Boston, the name Gene Dante and the Future Starlets is a familiar one. It certainly is to me, and it's with great pleasure that I interviewed him for this episode! We talk about the band being back on stage at Ralph's Rock Diner and how it felt to play for a crowd once more. Recently, Gene released two new singles, “High Time” and “She's Outside.” "High Time" is all about showing narcissists the door and removing the bad seeds from your ...
Galia Gichon dives into the Women‘s Suffrage Movement in new novel
September 10, 2021 01:02 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBOver a century after women were granted the right to vote, Galia Gichon explores this pivotal moment through her new book, “The Accidental Suffragist.” It's 1911, and Helen Fox is a factory worker living in New York's tenements. When tragedy strikes in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, Helen is seduced by the cause for women’s suffrage and is soon working alongside famous activists. In this interview we look at how this subject came to Galia's attention and the research she under...
Author David Rohlfing returns with the prequel in his Sasha Frank detective series
August 30, 2021 19:54 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBIt was seven months ago that writer David Rohlfing made his Citywide Blackout debut for his first book, “Deliberate Duplicity.” And now he's back with a prequel story, “Cold Consequences,” which sees Det. Sasha Frank five years younger and on the trail of a murderer following a drug deal gone wrong. David and I talk about the quick turnaround from the first book to the second and how he learned from his debut novel. David takes us through the book (not everything though, you gotta get yo...
4 Minutes Later talk about the Tweet that launched their career
August 26, 2021 18:07 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBIt all started with a Tweet that read “Music Coming Soon.” Those three words kicked off a flurry of guesses as to who 4 Minutes Later really were and what they were all about. After three years, Junyor and Moon got to unveil this new project, a blend of styles called Alien Pop. In this interview, we talk about the group's origins, what it was like to keep a secret for three long years, and how it felt to finally tell the world. Junyor and Moon explain to me what Alien Pop is and how past...
Kristian Montgomery talks touring, the Boston Music Scene, and new releases
August 18, 2021 23:56 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBThis one has been a long time coming. I've been a fan of Kristian Montgomery and The Winterkill Band for awhile now, and in this episode we get to hash things out for his newest album, “Prince of Poverty.” It's one of three recorded during the pandemic and this fall he'll release “A Heaven for Heretics." Kristian has been a part of the Boston Music Scene for some time and talks about the way he fits in (and sometimes doesn't). He talks about the challenge in getting noticed in the U.S. w...
Julianna Joy talks new music and why more support for artists is needed
August 12, 2021 19:27 - 1 hour - 86 MBBONUS TRACK-LX looks at destructive relationships in new single In the newest episode I head to LA (virtually at least) to talk with Julianna Joy, who's made a life and career for herself in music. We talk a lot about the support that artists don't get and how it's impacted them. It's mind-boggling to think of this given the money that revolves around shows and we look at how this needs to change. We also talk about her newest singles, which include “Don't Come to LA” and “Spirits.” ...
Author Robert Stadnik talks a return to events and expansion of his Exodus series
August 04, 2021 00:36 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBI'm excited to once again sit down with writer Robert Stadnik, creator of the popular Exodus series. We look at a series of short stories he's working on that expand on characters, plots, and events of the series. We also talk about the future of the Exodus series and if Robert think it will eventually be finished. Recently it's been announced that book expos and conventions will be returning, with some already held, and Robert discusses what he plans to do and if he feels ready to get b...
Author Justin Lee is back with a most unexpected sequel
July 29, 2021 00:57 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBIn 2018, author J. Lee published his first book, “The Hubley Case,” introducing the world to the character Ben Siebert. At the time, it was supposed to be a one-off story, with no sequels planned. But the fans spoke, telling Lee that they wanted another adventure for Siebert—and so we have “The Silent Cardinal,” available on Aug. 3. In this interview, Lee and I talk about his feelings as release day approaches and plans for in-person events now that such things can be done. We look at th...
It's a double dose of Boston music with Linda Marks and Daniel Promotes
July 24, 2021 17:40 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBAs the title says, it's dual Boston artists in this episode. Kicking things off is singer-songwriter Linda Marks, who has a brand new album out called “Monuments of Love.” Inspired by and written during the pandemic, the album touches on a lot of the last year, from the health risks we were all faced with to separation anxiety to lost moments with loved ones. Linda and I talk about how she stayed creative during this difficult time, even hosting a regular livestream music series. We also...
Marc Bernardin shares the diverse, detailed world of “Adora and The Distance”
July 17, 2021 15:34 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBRecently, I had the chance to read the new graphic novel “Adora and the Distance,” available exclusively through comiXology Originals. It was created and written by Marc Bernardin, who has a lengthy history in television, journalism, and comics. “Adora and The Distance” is an amazing story about a young girl named Adora who faces a violent force called The Distance, a city-killing threat. Rather than wait for it to bring an end to her home, she and a group of adventurers set on a quest ...
Matt Jatkola talks about tying music into his health journey
July 16, 2021 00:37 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBBoston singer-songwriter Matt Jatkola returns to talk about his newest singles—“When Tomorrow Comes ” and “Japanese Butterfly.” Both were written at different stages of Matt's battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. “When Tomorrow Comes” was written shortly after he received the diagnosis in early 2020, and “Japanese Butterfly” was penned as his treatment was nearing its end. Matt's been cancer-free for nearly a year now. We talk about Matt's mindset when he began writing the songs and why he wa...
Dan Nicklin talks studio ownership, live music, and mental health
July 15, 2021 00:38 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBBoston's Dan Nicklin and I dive deep into the history and amazing work being done by Henley Row Studios. Nicklin founded this years ago and in that time it's undergone a lot of growth. Nicklin talks about the studio's creation and some of the artists he's worked with. The studio has released a number of great songs under The Henley Row All-Stars, which features a revolving cast of musicians. Nicklin's a member of the band OldJack and they've got a new single out called “Take a Picture.” ...
Jeremy Haun takes us on a tour of his horror world in Haunthology
July 09, 2021 20:59 - 1 hour - 115 MBComic writer and artist Jeremy Haun joins me again, this time for his exciting new project, Haunthology. It's a 144-page collection of more than 20 black-and-white horror stories, all written, drawn, and lettered by Haun. Currently there's a Kickstater page for the comic with some amazing rewards, including digital and print copies, an enamel pin, T-shirt, and much more. When the pandemic hit last March, Jeremy's life went from over-full to a complete stop. It was a tough time as all the...
Ballet dancer looks at life on stage in collection of memoir essays
July 09, 2021 01:05 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn her new book “Fierce and Delicate,” Renee Nicholson looks back on her 14 years as a ballet dancer, which began as a child and ended abruptly with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Renee pulls no punches in this book—written as a collection of essays—and talks about the internal struggles experienced when it came to certain topics. As she puts it, nearly everything was taken out of the book at one time or another. Renee and I talk about the direction her life took after her time as ...
Writer dives into the story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas in new book
July 07, 2021 00:32 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBThe name Marjory Stoneman Douglas is one that many find familiar and in her new historical fiction novel “Among the Beautiful Beasts,” author Lori McMullen takes on Douglas's story. The book blends an urgent midnight chase through the wetlands with deep dives into her journalism career, environmental activism, and much more. In this episode, Lori and I talk about what led her to writing about Douglas' life and the different avenues down which the research took her. The midnight chase tha...
“Shy Ninja” writer takes us to a world of ninjas in the modern era
July 02, 2021 23:22 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBBONUS—WALLIS talks about following up on the success of “Lonely Christmas” Opening this episode is comic writer Ricardo Sanchez, who describes the recently released “Shy Ninja” as a labor of love. It was his daughter Adara who came up with the concept, and the two worked together to further develop the story. Adara also made some amazing concept art, which is reflected in the work of illustrator Arianna Florean. Shy Ninja is a graphic novel about a shy adolescent girl who finds her i...
Robert Redick builds on his expansive fantasy world in new book
June 27, 2021 23:23 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBA few years ago at Boskone, I had the chance to meet author Robert Redick to talk about his book “Master Assassins.” Well, he's back with a sequel, “Sidewinders,” which hits bookstores on July 6 and in e-book format. “Sidewinders” continues the story of the Hinjuman brothers, Kandri and Mektu. The story takes place in a lethal desert twice the size of the Sahara, and features giant man-eating spiders, nomadic shape-shifters, and carnivorous plants—all while the magical servants of the ty...
Jeff Royds goes back to his love of EDM for new apocalyptic project
June 22, 2021 18:01 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBFormer Citywide co-host Jeff Royds returns with a brand new project, Burnt Endz, and the debut album, “Soundtrack to the Apocalypse.” It's a rock-infused EMD collection with a story of alien invaders that hit the human race with a zombie apocalypse. Jeff is best known for his work with the band We Are Bullethead, but the kind of music in Burnt Endz has been a love of his for years. In making the album, he dove into the genre and found some great new artists. Jeff and I talk about the dif...
Sterling Golden talks about the disruption that awaits in his show's Season 3
June 18, 2021 16:28 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBHe's back! Sterling Golden—DJ, radio personality, and writer—joins me to talk about the upcoming third season of his podcast, The Sterling Perspective. He's got a brand new panel—Racine In the City, Tanya the Empress and Jeniffer Mariel Ruiz—and shares how they all met and what led to them joining the program. The Sterling Perspective has had an interesting two seasons, and we talk about some of the more memorable episodes, including one in which Sterling dives into his journey to Brazil...
Comic writer Rafael Scavone talks horror in the woods with “Hailstone”
June 18, 2021 15:47 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBBONUS INTERVIEW—LA-based pop artist Sheer explains the story behind her new single I've been loving the new comic series Hailstone, and in this episode, I sat down with writer Rafael Scavone to talk all about it. Taking place near the end of the Civil War, the series is set in the small town of Hailstone, Montana. A brutal winter has closed the roads and left nothing for the town to eat. But even worse, people have been disappearing one after another! Sheriff Denton Ross and his depu...
Jodi Rosenfeld recalls life in Boston for her debut novel
June 11, 2021 21:03 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBIn “Closer to Fine,” author Jodi Rosenfeld brings a coming-of-age tale set in Boston, where she lived for many years. The book showcases Rachel Levine, a twenty-something Jewish, bisexual woman finding her adult footing. While not an autobiography, Jodi did look to her time in Boston when creating the world for the book. Along with the background for the story, we talk about Rachel, the many teachers met and the lessons that each offered. Jodi talks about the editing process and what tha...
Patry Francis' newest book follows the lives of a diverse foster family
June 05, 2021 01:56 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBAuthor Patry Francis' third book, “All The Children Are Home,” follows a foster family through 12 years of dazzling triumph and wrenching heartbreak. The book is full of wonderfully diverse characters, and we talk about the creation of each and what they bring to the table. Patry also looks at the real-life story that influenced the book. This book is very different from her first two, and Patry talks about what brought about this change, as well as the new experiences that came with it.
Author Robin Clifford Wood shares the story of fellow writer Rachel Field
June 01, 2021 23:36 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBThough they never met, writer Robin Clifford Wood felt a powerful connection with Rachel Field—so much so that she decided to write “The Field House.” Rachel Field was a National Book Award-winning novelist, a Newbery Medal-winning children’s writer, a poet, playwright, and rising Hollywood success in the early twentieth century. When Robin found herself standing in Rachel Field’s on an island near Maine, she began writing the first-ever biography on Field. In this interview, Robin t...
Tara Kelly talks about career changes made during the pandemic
May 26, 2021 19:04 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBA few months ago, I interviewed Tara Kelly to talk about her newest music video. This time, we cover a lot more ground as we look at her decision to move to Los Angeles, what it's been like, and how her music has flourished. Tara's folk-infused style has changed a lot over the last year. We look at the new direction she's gone in during the pandemic, when shows and touring came to a halt. We also talk about her personal style and how it reflects her music. Tara's music career is stil...
Katherine Dean Mazerov goes from journalist to novelist
May 20, 2021 00:10 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBMurder meets the absurd in “Summer Club,” the debut novel by journalist Katherine Dean Mazerov. In this interview, we talk about what led her to go from writing the news to writing her own book, and the real-life drama that inspired it. Katherine dives deep into her main character, Lydia Phillips, who is herself a former journalist. When a dead body shows up at the Meadow Glen Swim and Tennis Club, Lydia resumes her role as a reporter to get to the bottom of the mystery. We also look at ...
R.B. Wood travels to New Orleans for his new thriller/horror novel
May 14, 2021 20:48 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIn this episode, author R.B. Wood takes us to New Orleans for his book “Bayou Whispers.” Jeannine LaRue, the sole survivor of her family after the devastation brought on by Hurricane Katrina, uncovers a family history of dark voodoo magic and an unholy alliance with an ancient evil Haitian god. R.B. and I talk about the story behind the story and his own experience in New Orleans, both before and after Hurricane Katrina. He provides an in-depth look at the characters and the roles they p...
Author Ames Sheldon blends family history with fiction in her new novel
May 10, 2021 15:51 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn her new book, ““Lemons in the Garden of Love” (available May 11 from She Writes Press) Ames Sheldon looks at her ancestor who helped found the Birth Control League of Massachusetts, now known as Planned Parenthood. She talks about what it was like to explore her family history and how she adjusted it for her characters, Cassie Lyman and Kate Easton. Ames and I talk about women in literature and how her characters fit into this world, as well as how they stand apart. Ames looks at her ...
Lisa Bello talks about making her mark in Boston's rap scene
May 10, 2021 03:09 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBBoston's Lisa Bello is well-known among the city's rap artists, but that wasn't always the case. In this episode, she talks about how she got her start and the many collaborations she's formed over the years. She also talks about the work that was required to make her presence known. We look at Lisa's two newest releases, “Overnight Shift” released just a couple weeks ago, and her self-titled album which came out last December. These albums both have unique sounds, and we dive into the d...
Journalist Hilary Sheinbaum talks about the benefits of sobriety in new book
May 02, 2021 21:47 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIt was four years ago that lifestyle writer Hilary Sheinbaum took a bet with a friend to take part in Dry January, a month-long abstaining from drinking—and she's done it every year since. This led her to further explore this concept in her new book, “THE DRY CHALLENGE: How to Lose the Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free Month.” In this episode, Hilary and I talk about the bet she made with a friend to take on Dry January, what she gained from it, and what ke...
From Northeastern student to company CEO, Lamar Letts shares the story of Hylux
April 28, 2021 16:08 - 42 minutes - 39 MBIn 2016, Lamar Letts was a finance major at Northeastern University in Boston when a career-ending injury led him to lay the foundation for the vitamin drink Hylux. In the years that followed, Lamar navigated the complicated world of business. Some of the lessons he learned in the classroom, but many more awaited him as he grew Hylux from an idea pitched to people at the gym to being available on store shelves and online. In this episode, Lamar talks about the company's early days an...
Prateek and I reconnect to talk about his new music's different directions
April 23, 2021 17:26 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBIt's been a few years, but Boston-based singer-songwriter Prateek is back! A lot has been happening over the last few years, including the release of his debut album, “The Band’s All Gone,” a live recording at Q Division Studios. We also look at his newest single, “Wrong” and the difficult time from Prateek's younger days that inspired the song. Prateek has been public about his struggles with mental illness, and in this interview we take a deep dive into it. He talks about how it's affe...
Chris Paniccia talks fantasy books and publishing in a pandemic
April 19, 2021 21:26 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBBONUS—Zola speaks on courage in the face of bullying in new single I've known Rhode Island author Christopher Paniccia for years, so it's a welcome sight to have him back on the show. A few years ago he launched a new fantasy series and we talk about the newest novel, “The Dark Kingdom.” Chris walks us through the story, which centers on a young man who learns of his family secret, one that changes his life forever. This book was recently released, and for artists, the last year has ...
Robert Stadnik talks about spending a decade in his sci-fi universe
April 14, 2021 00:26 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBSince 2010, author Robert Stadnik has dwelt within the Exodus Universe, a science fiction book series that he created. On April 20, he'll release the eighth book in the series, “The Infinite Retribution.” We talk abotut what kicked off the series and how the stories and characters have changed over the last decade. Robert and I dive into the story behind the newest book. In it, humanity is ready to resume exploring space after nearly a century of oppression by The Screen, thought to be l...