John Wayne Lied to You
291 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsJohn Wayne Comunale is a bizarro fiction writer and band leader of johnwayneisdead. Join him as he recounts his insane but real life adventures
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Episodes
Episode 213 - Rims For All!
July 26, 2021 11:28 - 1 hour - 125 MBThis week I remember my introduction into Low Rider culture and how it still exists in my life today. PLUS, an excerpt from not one but TWO conversations I had. First up, Horror Author, Jonathan Butcher, AND I talk to Splatter Punk Award Winning Horror Author, Wesley Southard, about his forthcoming release.
Episode 212 - Days of the Dead Indianapolis 2021 Recap
July 20, 2021 20:03 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBI'm back from another grand adventure and here's my recap of Days of the Dead Indianapolis 2021
Episode 211 - Barry and the Cost of Doing Business
July 12, 2021 14:08 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBThis week I talk about the things we’re willing to put up with in order to work with certain people. They may beat or berate you, but goddamn they make you look good on film. Also, an excerpt from my conversation with the lovely and talented visual artist, Sara Taylor.
Episode 210 - Mad Monster Party Phoenix 2021 Recap
July 07, 2021 13:33 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBI’m back from Phoenix and had a blast at Mad Monster Party! Hear all about it in this recap.
Episode 209 - Oddities and Curiosities Expo New Orleans 2021
June 28, 2021 11:52 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBI recap my latest adventure this week as I sold a bunch of books at my first Oddities and Curiosities Expo of the year in New Orleans, and it was a blast AND a hoot!
Episode 208 - One Line and the Truth
June 21, 2021 15:48 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBThis week as I’ve been ‘gently’ reminded by some people about how much of an attention whore I am, which is sometimes read as obnoxiousness, but it’s just how i am. This story uncovers the possible origin of this developing character in my youth.
Episode 207 - The First and the Limp
June 14, 2021 12:41 - 1 hour - 101 MBI got my neck tattooed this week, the ultimate job-stopper some might say, and I was reminded of a couple tattoo stories I decided to share for this week. I regret nothing!!
Episode 206 - Omega Prophet Really Big Shoe
June 07, 2021 11:38 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBThis week I talk about returning to the stage for a recent gig and remember another awesome show that helped remind me what it’s all about.
Episode 205 - That Wasn't Me, That Was You
May 31, 2021 11:33 - 1 hour - 128 MBThis week I dive back into my high school thespian days for a tale involving something rotten about the scene my partner and I were performing for competitions at the time. Smells like victory!
Episode 204 - Monster Mania Oaks Pennsylvania Outdoor Event 2021 Recap
May 25, 2021 16:15 - 56 minutes - 104 MBAnother crazy adventure plus dodging heat stroke this week as I recap Monster Mania Oaks Pennsylvania Outdoor Event 2021.
Episode 203 - Days of the Dead Las Vegas 2021 Recap`
May 21, 2021 22:21 - 1 hour - 113 MBOh shit! Nick P and I are on one hell of a road trip and we had a doozie of a time in Vegas, and we can’t wait to tell you all about it.
Episode 202 - A Clown Will NOT Hold Your Beer
May 10, 2021 11:32 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week I was reminded of a concert experience I had several years back, which ends in a confrontation with Clown from the band, Slipknot. Enjoy!
Episode 201 - Metrotham Expo 2021 Recap: Chattanooga-Not-Gonna-Work-Here-Anymore
May 04, 2021 14:04 - 58 minutes - 108 MBThis week is my recap of MetroTham expo 2021 in Chattanooga Tennessee. It was . . . something . . .
Episode 200 - Weed, Death, and Colorado: The Return 1.5
April 26, 2021 11:27 - 1 hour - 118 MBHoly cow, two hundred episodes! Thank you all for tuning in and helping me get this far, and I’m just gonna’ keep going. To celebrate I jump in the way-back machine to revisit the tale that started it all.
Episode 199 - Bath Time in Canada
April 19, 2021 11:22 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBYou know how I always say I have dual citizenship with Canada? Well, here’s the story of how that happened, so soap up and jump on in.
Episode 198 - Recap of Days of the Dead Chicago 2021
April 13, 2021 16:56 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBDa’ Bears! I’m in Chi-Town this week rockin’ my wares at Days of the Dead, and as usual, this episode features my full recap of the convention. What a time!
Episode 197 - Recap of Full Moon Tattoo and Horror Convention Nashville 2021
April 05, 2021 18:19 - 58 minutes - 107 MBI’m in Nashville this week on the road hanging tough at the Full Moon Tattoo and Horror Celebration and this episode is my full recap of the amazing event.
Epiosde 196 - Recap of Houston Horror Film Fest Pop-Up Market III and Punk Rock Garage Sale
March 30, 2021 11:57 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBThis week I had two local events here in good ol’ H-Town, the Houston Horror Film Festival’s Pop-Up Market III and Punk Rock Garage Sale, and I’m giving the full recap of my time and adventures in this episode before I hit the road for two more weeks of conventions.
Episode 195 - First and Last Flight of the Vicious Chickens
March 22, 2021 11:12 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBRemember that first time I played music on stage and it was in the mall? I do, barely. This week the Vicious Chickens take flight . . . briefly.
Episode 194 - Seven to Hangover City
March 15, 2021 12:05 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThis week I’m running a little slow from a slight hangover, which reminds me of one of the worst hangovers that stuck with me. Plus, my buddy Chuck Chapman sits in for a segment from the Awesome Dude 4 Life Boner (Bonus) Podcast!
Episode 193 - Don't Look A Gift-Crotch in the Mouth
March 08, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBThis week I remember how I learned to tour from some weirdo chipmunks and their hairy nuts.
Episode 192 - Days of the Dead Atlanta 2021 Recap
March 02, 2021 15:08 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBI’m back on the road and here’s my official recap of Days of the Dead Atlanta 2021!
Episode 191 - Mad Monster Party Charlotte 2021 Recap
February 23, 2021 20:30 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOh shit! Nick P and I are on the road for two weeks and this is our official recap of Mad Monster Party Charlotte 2021 and what a time it was!
Episode 190 - Super Mario 2 and the Flood. How 'Bout You?
February 15, 2021 12:35 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBIt’s freezing all over the country and in Texas we have no idea what the hell to do! Some things never change as I remember another ‘Great Freeze’ from when I was a kid.
Episode 189 - Spawn? More Like . . . Gone
February 08, 2021 15:28 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBThis week I remember the first time I went to a comic book convention to get Todd McFarlane’s autograph and realized I hate autographs.
Episode 188 - Five Dollars and Serpentor
February 01, 2021 12:23 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBBefore my mother recognized the law of ‘finders-keepers’ I was taught a lesson in patience of which I learned none.
Episode 187 - John Wayne's Cowboy Birthday - A Retelling
January 25, 2021 15:25 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBIt’s my birthday so this week I retell a tale of my cowboy-themed birthday party from years ago, or at least the version I remember . . .
Episode 186 - Houston Horror Film Festival Pop-Up Market II
January 18, 2021 15:45 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThis week the Houston Horror Film Festival put on another pop-up market and myself along with the Death’s Head Press crew saddled up to sling some books.
Episode 185 - I Lost My Voice at the Hot Topic Shuffle
January 11, 2021 13:19 - 51 minutes - 52.3 MBAnother tale from the nightmare gig zone in which this time i blame ghosts for stealing my voice!
Episode 184 - Reactionary Extravaganzary featuring Kristopher Triana
January 04, 2021 19:23 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBI’m in New England this week visiting my most excellent buddy, Kristopher Triana, and we team up on this episode for a couple of rash-inducing tales.
Episode 183 - Hair! Down There?
December 28, 2020 13:19 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBThis is a tale of another one of the gigs from Hell we end up going through to get to where we are now, or at least that’s what we tell ourselves.
Episode 182 - Knuckle-Baller? I Hardly Know Her!
December 21, 2020 12:33 - 58 minutes - 58.7 MBThis week I recall the short (very, very short) period of time I stood on the pitcher’s mound in a little league game to throw the pitching equivalent to slide-of-hand street magic. I also had no idea what I was doing.
Episode 181 - The Last Holiday, See You In Hell!
December 14, 2020 12:56 - 54 minutes - 55.2 MBThis week I recall my final holiday season working in the service industry, which includes bloodshed, stitches, and bewilderment for all.
Episode 180 - Uncle Christmas Come to Nintendo
December 07, 2020 12:18 - 1 hour - 65 MBLots of stuff going on this week including soundproofing and the possibility of changing up spaces. Also, I recall a holiday tale that is coming full circle.
Episode 179 - Super Saturday Super Recap
November 30, 2020 12:18 - 50 minutes - 53.5 MBAnother event means another recap. This week I recap my time at the Super Saturday Meetup Market and live to fight another day!
Episode 178 - Frightmare Collectibles Grand Opening Recap
November 23, 2020 12:31 - 1 hour - 134 MBI’m stoked to have been included as a guest at the grand opening of Frightmare Collectibles in Dallas Texas, and I tell you all about it in my recap. PLUS, an excerpt of my conversation with my friend and artist, Jeanette Ward. Check out my Patreon to hear the rest of what we have to talk about.
Episode 177 - No Doubt! About It; Prom?
November 15, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThe day before my prom I got to see No Doubt for the first time, and the day after I won a mini-fridge. It would’ve been great if it weren’t for the in-between part. Also, an excerpt from my conversation with bizarro author/editor, Danger Slater. Check out my Patreon to hear the rest of our chat PLUS all back episodes of the Awesome Dude 4 Life Boner (Bonus) Podcast.
Episode 176 - Hey, Teach!
November 09, 2020 12:13 - 58 minutes - 66.1 MBThis week I talk about a couple of teachers who left a lasting impression only because I learned absolutely nothing. Also, I talk to Ben Mowbray and Dianne Ghallagher from Houston’s own Rock the Cash Bar Podcast!
Episode 175 - Halloween: The Afterglow
November 02, 2020 12:13 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBAs we now have 364 days until Halloween I revisit some fun memories of this most precious day with a couple of stories to help us deal with the shakes from withdrawal. ALSO, a segment from a swap-cast I did with Kelby Losack and his show, Heathenish Radio.
Episode 174 - Houston Horror Film Fest Pop-Up Market Recap
October 26, 2020 11:15 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBI had a blast at my hometown Houston horror pop-up market and this episode contains my full recap! Also, I talk with podcaster/book reviewer, Shelly Rosamilia. Check out my Patreon to hear our whole conversation.
Episode 173 - Days of the Dead Las Vegas 2020: I'm Back Baby!
October 20, 2020 19:28 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBI’m back on the road and here’s my recap of Days of the Dead Las Vegas 2020! It’s good to be back. PLUS, part of a conversation I had with author, David W. Barbee. Check out my Patreon for the rest of our talk.
Episode 172 - The Family Truckster Rides Again
October 12, 2020 11:31 - 54 minutes - 67.4 MBThis week I’m fresh back from a short road trip and am preparing to leave for Vegas this week for my first convention back since all hell broke loose.
Episode 171 - Southard Hospitality! (Featuring Wes and Katie Southard
October 05, 2020 14:02 - 67 MBI’m on the road this week and stopped in to see my good friends Wes and Katie Southard, so we recorded this special episode together. It gets weird before it gets weirder, but the best kind of weird.
Episode 170 - I Told You It Would Happen This Way
September 28, 2020 18:21 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBThis week I remember the last camping trip I went on and why I do not go camping. Plus, an excerpt of a chat I had with horror author, Tony Evans! Check out my Patreon for the whole conversation!
Episode 169 - No Smoke in Here, Mom
September 21, 2020 12:47 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBThis week I go back to the time when mom interrupted the smoke circle. Plus, an excerpt of my chat with Splatterpunk award winning author, Wesley Southard. Check out my Patreon to hear our entire conversation.
Episode 168 - Resident Troublemakers
September 14, 2020 12:23 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBThis week it’s a back to school story just in time to get you in trouble right from the start. Also, a portion of my conversation with author/graphic designer, Scott Cole. Check out my Patreon page to listen to our full chat, and get access to the entire back catalogue of AD4L episodes.
Episode 167 - Elmo in Acid Land
September 07, 2020 11:43 - 58 minutes - 57.6 MBThis week I talk Elmo, acid, and the mistakes made when you combine the two together. Plus, a portion of my excellent conversation with music entrepreneur, David Isick. Check out the entirety of our chat on my Patreon page.
Episode 166 - Hurry Up and Wait and Hurry Up Again
August 31, 2020 11:11 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThis week Bill and Ted have come to save us all! And, I tell a tour story that involves an ‘excellent’ adventure Kris Jett and I had on the road. Plus, I talk to publisher/writer, John Batlisberger of Madness Heart Press. Hear the entire conversation on my Patreon page.
Episode 165 - The Search For Inspirado
August 24, 2020 11:37 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThis week I talk inspiration, and the people who’ve motivated me through their own hard work. PLUS, a segment of my chat with comedian/musician/writer, Ned Gayle. Check out my Patreon for our whole conversation.
Episode 164 - Moderation . . . What's That?
August 17, 2020 11:23 - 58 minutes - 61.2 MBThis week, I got a new mic and on accident record this ep a little too hot, but live and learn. Speaking of learning, I tell a story of a lesson I learned about moderation from getting too carried away before a performance. PLUS, a portion of my chat with Rick Styczynski of 13X Studios about the hustle. Listen to the full conversation over on my Patreon page.