Sketchy Conversations With John M Ellison IV
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"Sketchy Conversations With John M Ellison IV" is podcast where host John M. Ellison IV interviews subjects from the worlds of music, animation, wrestling and elsewhere.
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Album Review: An Evening with Silk Sonic by John M Ellison IV
May 02, 2023 13:37Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak’s project Silk Sonic started to form in 2017 when Anderson Paak was on the European leg of the Bruno Mars 24k Magic World Tour. They hit it off and bonded over James Brown, Stevie Wonder and just anything funky and soulful. Once acquainted, they started recording with the iconic Niles Rodgers of Chic and Guy Lawrence of Disclosure. Out of nowhere, Silk Sonic drops “Leave the Door Open” in March of 2021. The song and video was a smash on YouTube and went viral. E...
Jake Logan
March 26, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBJohn talks to wrestler Jake Logan about the promotion Control Your Narrative. Twitter Instagram
Tom Ruegger
August 28, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBJohn talks to animator/cartoonist/producer Tom Ruegger of Animaniacs, Tiny Toons, Freakazoid...his fingerprints are pretty much somewhere on 90's animation. We talk about his body of work, differences between working at Warner Bros. and Disney and other topics. Tom Ruegger's New Project Will You Wear a Mask I Ask?
Mike Jones
August 21, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBJohn chats with DC 101 radio announcer Mike Jones. We talk wrestling, The Ramones and other topics.
Juan Blak
August 14, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBJohn talks with rocker Juan Blak of the band Blak Sunday. We talk about his influences, Indiana's music scene compared to L.A.'s music scene and other topics
"Ill Will" Will Dorsey Jr.
August 07, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBJohn talks with "Ill Will" Will Dorsey Jr. of Body Count about his roots in the Baltimore music scene, how he got into Body Count and also being the drum tech for punk band The Offspring.
Avant Strangel
July 31, 2021 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBJohn chats musician/model/actor Avant Strangel. We talk about the differences between living in the U.S. vs France, France's film scene, David Ryan Harris, Fencing and other topics.
Dan Bynum
July 24, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBJohn talks with director Dan Bynum. Dan Bynum has worked with wrestling promotions such as World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) World Championship Wresting (WCW), Ring of Honor (ROH) and Major League Wrestling (MLW) also has worked with the PGA. We talk about how he got into the business and other topics.
Jywanza Hobson Pt. 1
July 17, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBJohn talks with Jywanza Hobson about doing stand up comedy in Vietnam and also playing guitar in various metal bands.
Jwyanza Hobson Pt. 1
July 17, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBJohn talks with Jywanza Hobson about doing stand up comedy in Vietnam and also playing guitar in various metal bands.
Chaka Malik
July 10, 2021 19:26 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBJohn talks with Chaka Malik about NYHC, funk and some other topics.
Bob Vennum
July 03, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBJohn talks with Bob Vennum of Punk/Soul band the BellRays. We talk about punk rock, how the first BellRays albums were recorded, going on tour with British punk band The Damned and other topics.
Kaia Fischer
June 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBJohn talks with guitarist/singer Kaia Fischer about Rainer Maria, Wisconsin's music scene, their solo work and other topics.
Kenny Kaos
June 19, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBJohn talks with drummer Kenny Kaos about old school wrestling, his band Dead City Empire and other topics. Kenny Kaos Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KennyKaosdrummer/ Kenny Kaos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kennykaosdrummer/
Gabby Logan
June 12, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBJohn talks with guitarist and singer/songwriter Gabby Logan about her band the TxLips, her being featured in Guitar World, coming up in Georgia and other topics.
Coreh of Metal for Brains Part 2
June 05, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBJohn talks with Coreh of the podcast Metal for Brains about wrestling and other topics.
Coreh of Metal for Brains Part 1
May 29, 2021 16:00John talks with podcaster/drummer Coreh of the podcast Metal for Brains.
Alien Warr
May 22, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBJohn talks with drummer Alien Warr about backing Tech N9ne, Wacka Flocka Flame and also being kicked out of every band he's been in.
Brooks Anderson II
May 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBJohn talks with guitarist Brooks Anderson II about being a rock guitarist in a go-go band and other topics.
Daniel Jordan Returns
May 08, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBJohn talks with rapper Daniel Jordan about his new album "Dark Night of the Soul" and other topics.
Garrett Shider
May 01, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBJohn talks with guitarist Garrett Shider of Funkadelic.
Fredua of Bad Rabbits
April 24, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBJohn talks with lead singer Fredua of New Crack Swing band Bad Rabbits.
James Nasty
April 17, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBJohn talks with producer/DJ James Nasty about Baltimore Club Music, scene politics and debunks the rumor of the "Squirt Off" at The Crown. Check it.
Jabari McIntyre
April 10, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBJohn talks with NAAW (Nation of African American Wrestling) founder Jabari McIntyre about the Facebook e-group NAAW.
Julie O. aka Julie Outrage
April 03, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBJohn talks with guitarist and singer/songwriter Julie O. aka Julie Outrage about her music, filmmaking and other topics. Check it!
Deekah Rox Part II
March 27, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBPart II of John's conversation with Deekah Rox
Tom Bowker
March 13, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBJohn talks with Drummer/Studio Owner/Songwriter/Manager Tom Bowker about the Florida scene, run ins with a pre-fame Marilyn Manson, Chino Moreno of Deftones, managing and playing drums with R&B legend Clarence Reid aka Blowfly and other topics.
Mike Diana
March 06, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBJohn talks with controversial cartoonist and animator Mike Diana. We talk about his comic Boiled Angel, The Angry White Male tour, when him and his friends saw G.G. Allin and other topics. Check it.
Deekah Rox
February 27, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBJohn talks with singer/songwriter and all around bad ass Deekah Rox. We talk about her learning how to play guitar, her festival Cosmic Slop Festival, Detroit and other topics. I cut this back in October 2020 so yeah...check it.
Militia Vox
February 20, 2021 22:48 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBJohn talks with host/musician/singer Militia Vox about Woodstock '94, her stint at Fuse aka Much Music USA, her singing lead in Judas Priestess and other cool shit. https://www.militiavox.com/ http://instagram.com/militiaismyname http://www.twitter.com/militiaismyname Also check out my band Jenny Hates Techno's EP Alien Pond https://jennyhatestechno.bandcamp.com/album/alien-pond-2
Mega Ran
February 13, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBJohn talks with Mega Ran about growing up in Philadelphia, working his way up the studio system, wrestling, his new book Dream Master. Mega Ran's website https://megaran.com/ Mega Ran's Book "Dream Master: From the Stoop to the Stage to the Stars" Also check out my band Jenny Hates Techno's EP Alien Pond Alien Pond
Mark Phillips
February 06, 2021 18:15 - 1 hour - 59 MBJohn talks with guitarist Mark Phillips. Currently, he's the guitarist of Fishbone. We talk about his previous bands, him scoring a lot of TV and Film and yes Fishbone fans...I ask THAT question. http://markphillipsmusic.com/ Also check out my band's album "Alien Pond" https://jennyhatestechno.bandcamp.com/album/alien-pond-2
Jake Deal
January 30, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35 MBJohn chats with drummer Jake Deal of Mother's Oven and Capital Chill. We talk about how he got his start playing drums, playing live on TV, his new projects and other topics. Capital Chill http://www.instagram.com/capitalchillband http://www.facebook.com/capitalchillband http://www.twitter.com/Capital_chill http://www.bandmix.com/capitalchillband http://www.storefrontier.com/capitalchillband https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD0x-DaSGtv63ObSSZrSbQ Mother's Oven http://ww...
Judah
January 23, 2021 17:22 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBJohn talks with DMV producer Judah about his studio Syence Lab, D.C. Hip-Hop, work with rapper Wale, his solar powered studio and other topics. https://judah.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/judahusedtomakebeats/ https://twitter.com/JUDAHontheBEATS The Syence Lab Also check out my band Jenny Hates Techno's album Alien Pond on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube https://linktr.ee/JennyHatesTechno
Tobari Fingal
January 16, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBJohn talks with R&B/Soul producer/engineer/vocal coach/studio owner Tobari Fingal about the music business, going to Berklee and other subjects... https://www.instagram.com/itsmecoacht/ https://www.instagram.com/HavenHouseMedia/
The DeVaney Brothers
January 09, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBJohn talks with Petey and Danny DeVaney about Fishbone, Maryland's abundance of reggae-rock bands, going through the vaults song wise and some other topics. Higher Education website https://www.highereducationband.com/
Jenko Veli
January 02, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBJohn talks with vocalist Jenko Veli of Verge of Umbra. We talk about rap-metal, New York's scene, Bob Marley being an influence and other subjects. Verge of Umbra https://vergeofumbra.bandcamp.com/ Also check out Jenny Hates Techno https://jennyhatestechno.bandcamp.com/album/alien-pond-2
Eva Rhymes
December 29, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBJohn talks with rapper Eva Rhymes. We talk about growing up in Maryland, musical influences, Baltimore's rap scene and some other things inbetween. https://evarhymes.com/home-of-eva https://linktr.ee/EvaRhymes Check out Jenny Hates Techno on Bandcamp https://jennyhatestechno.bandcamp.com/album/alien-pond-2
Kelvin Lee
December 26, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBJohn talks with old friend and collaborator Kelvin Lee. We talk about his project Parker, grafitti, how he started playing drums, cooking. Check it! https://parker1.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.bandlab.com/paletero Also check out Jenny Hates Techno https://jennyhatestechno.bandcamp.com/album/alien-pond-2
Chris Boone
December 22, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBJohn chats with his old bandmate Chris Boone about how he started on drums and picked up bass, his former band Here's To, experience in Jenny Hates Techno, how we met. Basically two old buds catching up. Check out Jenny Hates Techno on Bandcamp https://jennyhatestechno.bandcamp.com/album/alien-pond-2
Kyle Lewis
December 19, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBJohn talks with comedian/podcaster Kyle Lewis. We talk about his tenure on wrestling podcast Busted Open, stand-up comedy and The Simpsons...check it. https://twitter.com/KeepItFiveStar https://www.instagram.com/keepitfivestar/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/user/KeepItFiveStar Check out Jenny Hates Techno on Bandcamp https://jennyhatestechno.bandcamp.com/album/alien-pond-2
Faraji Jackson aka Brotha Numsie
December 15, 2020 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBJohn talks to Faraji Jackson aka Brotha Numsie whose quick witted posts have gone viral often on Facebook. We talk about his background in theater, taste in music and how the Brotha Numsie account came out. Check out Jenny Hates Techno on Bandcamp https://jennyhatestechno.bandcamp.com/album/alien-pond-2
Xavier James
December 12, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBJohn talks with rapper Xavier James about growing up in Maryland, how Tech N9ne amd Jamie Madrox are influences, playing bass and some other topics. https://twitter.com/mrxavierjames https://music.apple.com/us/artist/xavier-james/1530273993 https://xavierjames.bandcamp.com/ Check out Jenny Hates Techno on Bandcamp https://jennyhatestechno.bandcamp.com/album/alien-pond-2
Fast Eddy
December 08, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBJohn chats with his old Afropunk bud Fast Eddy. We talk about how he got the name Fast Eddy, why he kept a low profile on the OG board, how he got into metal, when he was in the Navy and gives a glimpse into what the old Afropunk board was like. Check out Jenny Hates Techno on Bandcamp https://jennyhatestechno.bandcamp.com/album/alien-pond-2
Jay Armant Jr.
December 05, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBJohn talks with Tromobonist and vocalist Jay Armant Jr. formerly of rock band Fishbone and currently with bands Year of the Dragon and Electric Gremlin. We talk about his tenure with Fishbone, we geek out about gaming and funk a bit too. https://m.twitch.tv/latrombonist Check out Jenny Hates Techno on Bandcamp https://jennyhatestechno.bandcamp.com/album/alien-pond-2
Orlando Greehill
December 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBJohn talks with musician/actor/dancer Orlando Greenhill from Long Beach, CA. Orlando is the founder of Create(!), bass player for Havalina Rail Co. and played on numerous other projects. We talk about the old Afropunk board, his new project Black History of Rock and Roll, his appearance in the short film featured on Adult Swim called "The Pound Hole"...Check it!
Orlando Greenhill
December 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBJohn talks with musician/actor/dancer Orlando Greenhill from Long Beach, CA. Orlando is the founder of Create(!), bass player for Havalina Rail Co. and played on numerous other projects. We talk about the old Afropunk board, his project Black History of Rock and Roll, his appearance in the short film featured on Adult Swim called "The Pound Hole"...Check it! Check out Jenny Hates Techno on Bandcamp https://jennyhatestechno.bandcamp.com/album/alien-pond-2
Grant OG Garretson
November 28, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBOn today's episode, John talks with multi-instrumentalist and former manager of H.R. of Bad Brains fam, Grant Garretson. We talk about Chucky Sluggo and his new project Sluggo's Revenge, him playing drums with controversial and The Mentors, the Andy Dick incident and...folks this is probably the wildest episode of "Sketchy Conversations with John M. Ellison IV" Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thedcog/?hl=en
Boo Dixon
November 24, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBJohn talks with Boo Dixon of Supreme Commander. We talk punk rock, pro wrestling, Go-Go, "D.C. as Fuck" and other topics. Website https://www.crushingdc.com/ Music https://supremecommander.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/rushingoo Podcast https://www.facebook.com/districtofmisfitsshow/