XPlicit Materia

A conversation with Kara Comparetto! XPlicit Materia Ep. 59

I've been wanting to have this podcast with  @KaraComparetto  since I saw her rendition of Final Fantasy VI's Decisive Battle! It was a wonderful convo about her musical upbringing, how she got into Video Game covers and puppies. Enjoy! Follow her on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraComparetto Follow her on twitch! https://m.twitch.tv/karacomparetto/

A conversation with CR Guitar! - XPlicit Materia Episode 58

I found CR Guitar on TikTok and I fell in love with his acoustic stylings of my favorite video game tunes! We talk about how he got started doing his VG Covers, his musical and video game journey and much more. Hope you all enjoy!

Ep.57 A conversation with Fernando Ufret!

A conversation with Brian Blackmore! XPlicit Materia Podcast Ep.56

I had the honor of having a wonderful conversation with producer/DJ/Musician/Gamer Brian Blackmore! We talked about his social media success, his musical past and future, The Insane Clown Posse, the pressures of being a creative and much more! Hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as I did! Follow him everywhere! https://linktr.ee/brianblackmore  The XPlicit Materia Podcast available everywhere you get your podcasts!

Kara Lancaster from The Fauxs! XPlicit Materia Podcast Episode #55

Kara Lancaster, filmmaker, documentarian, gamer and one of my bestest friends is back on the podcast to talk about her band The Fauxs, producing their new record, becoming a drummer, Video Game Music and more! The Fauxs new album will be releasing September 17 but is available for presale now! If you like old school punk music, I’m telling you, you’re gonna love this album! Also will be available on Vinyl! Go to the link below to order and listen! New single out September 1st! https://li...

Episode 54 - A Conversation with Chris Lombardi Acapella

After a year or so of stolen cars, lost jobs I'm finally back podcasting again. And the first episode back did not dissapoint with guest  @ChrisLombardiAcapella  . We talk about his success as a acapella singer, musician, producer and composer. We, of course talk Video Game Music, TikTok, algorithms and whether or not eating vegetables in your 30's is worthy of being banished from society.

Episode 53 - A convo with MyLifeIsAnRPG

MyLifeIsAnRPG is a Science/Game Journalist who has become quite popular on TikTok for his quick yet, precise, commentary on Science related questions. I think I can safely say he is the smartest person I've ever talked to on this podcast. No offense intended but c'mon. LOL MyLifeIsAnRPG on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mylifeisanrpg Read his gaming articles here! https://www.gamerterra.com/author/angelo/ https://halfglassgaming.com/author/angelo/  

Episode 52 - Meeting GioTheVirtu!

Two worlds come together again! This time the form of a Podcast. GioTheVirtu is a guitar player getting a name for himself for his wonderful video game and anime covers. If you're a nerd and appreciate good musicianship follow him on the platforms below! Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/giothevirtu/?hl=en TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@giothevirtu Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/giovirtu YouTube https://YouTube.com/GioTheVirtu  

Episode 52 - Metting GioTheVirtu!

Two worlds come together again! This time the form of a Podcast. GioTheVirtu is a guitar player getting a name for himself for his wonderful video game and anime covers. If you're a nerd and appreciate good musicianship follow him on the platforms below! Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/giothevirtu/?hl=en TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@giothevirtu Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/giovirtu YouTube https://YouTube.com/GioTheVirtu  

Episode 51 - Mama Terra!

Mama Terra comes on the podcast to talk with me about Final Fantasy, where she got her inspiration for cosplay and much more! Follow Mama Terra on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@sword_and_sorcerycos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sword.and.sorcery.cosplay/?hl=en Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/wastelanderterra

Episode 50 - Brinnstar!

​Brinnstar comes on the podcast! An Artist, a gamer, musician, animator, streamer. YOU NAME IT! We talk about his journey of content creation, the in's and out's of social media, our childhood upbringing and much more! Follow him here! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brinnstargram/ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/brinnstar Youtube https://www.youtube.com/Brinnstar/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@brinnstar? Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EkBm1OD4ICiy1qAqtbHLT  

The podcast returns with FinalHarps!

Hello everybody! After a long break, the XPlicit Materia Podcast is back! Today's guest is FinalHarps, a Social Media infulencer & Twitch streamer of Apex Legends who also has a podcast The Final Hour on Twitch and Youtube. We talk about his Apex Legends experience, our start in gaming, finding out who your true friends are, OC Cosplay and much more! Follow FinalHarps here! https://finalharps.com/

Episode 48 - A Conversation with Doremifajo

Doremifajo comes on the podcast to talk to me about his  about his musical journey, how he got on TikTok, teaching music, singing comments LIVE, Video games and more! 

Episode 47 - A conversation with WGreenie

Will Greenie is a piano and video game composition enthusiast who also does Game Dev work on the side. We talk about music, being a musician and of course video games. Enjoy!

Episode 46 - A Conversation with Michael K

Ladies and gentlemen and everyone in between, If you like any music that's nerd culture related and wanna see a badass musician play over it? Michael K is your dude! Me and him discuss his background of music & games and we talk about our love for video games and why we as musicians are inspired to create our content around it. Follow Michael K! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdrRxMX0_E2RZwyUZpk5gcA https://www.instagram.com/mikeklodzinski/ https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelklodzinski?

Episode 45 - P.Brown The Aeon Arrives!

P.Brown the Aeon, talented hip hop artist and good friend arrives on the podcast to talk about his EP, our time on Warped Tour, D&D and video games! Follow him on Instagram for more updates! (Totally forgot to upload this audio version. I apologize. Better late than never! LOL)

Episode 44 - E3 and Video Game Trivia!

Quentin Malone, Justin Smith, Dane Kinser along with new-comer Nashville musician Jesse Lee Davidson come on the podcast to talk E3 and play a little game of Video Game Trivia! Full video on YouTube.com/WiseDrums

GODMODE Ep.7 | The Mortal Kombat Movie is really really bad

Me and Evan break down what we thought about the new Mortal Kombat movie. Also we talk about whats great about the industry today than back in the day and vice versa. Enjoy!

Episode 43 - A conversation with Lady_SnipeShot

I had the pleasure of speaking with Lady_SnipeShot about her amazing virtual photography on instagram and the profession itself. Oh and Dane was also there.

Episode 42 - What Games Got Us Through 2020 |Roundtable with Sleepezi & Friends

Another amazing Rountable with Sleepezi, Quentin Malone, Justin Smith and Dane Kinser about what games most got us through 2020. Watch the full video version on YouTube.com/WiseDrums

GODMODE EP.6 | CD Projekt Red messed up...Let's Discuss

CD Projekt Red messed up by rushing out a product before it was ready and we have thoughts... You can also watch this discussion on YouTube.com/WiseDrums

Episode 41 - Random Roundtable with Sleepezi & friends

Another hang out with Dane Kinser, Justin Smith, Quentin Malone and Sleepezi about random video game topics. Enjoy!

Episode 40 - Drummer Talk w/ Kyle Adams

Kyle Adams joins me in a fun talk about the weird parts about being a drummer, the overall goals of a creative person and much more drummer talk. Be sure to check out his youtube channel. KyleAdamsDrums.

GODMODE EP.5 | Evan & Cece try to convince me to play The Last of Us 2

I try to explain my perhaps illogical reservations for playing The Last of Us 2, mostly because of story elements that were spoiled for me and that I'm not that into horror games anyway. Can Evan and Cece convince me? Find out!

Episode 39 - Video Game Book Club Reunion! | Doogie Vance & Joe King

Sorry Final Fantasy fans. No remake talk today! Don't worry we'll come back to it. Today's episode features Doogie Vance and Joe King formerly of the Video Game Book Club Podcast, the podcast that in spired me to start my own podcast. It was so much fun getting these two back together for a VGBK reunion of sorts. We talk E-Sports Vs "Real" Sports, micro transactions, what games we played during quarantine, Ghosts of Tsushima and we kinda get a bit serious at the end there but that's how thes...

Episode 38 - REMAKE ROUNDTABLE w/ Sleepezi, Dane Kinser, Quentin Malone and Justin Smith

5 people. Many questions. A whole lotta fun. Sleepezi returns to have a roundtable discussion about his latest theory video and an all around fun convo about the FF7 universe in general. Enjoy!

Episode 37 - More Final Fantasy 7 Remake Talk with Dane Kinser and Justin Smith

Nashville musicians Dane Kinser and Justin Smith talk about their Final Fantasy 7 Remake experiences being long time Final Fantasy fans themselves. Follow them on Instagram @stagerightguitar & @nottonydanza

Episode 36 - A conversation with Sleepezi about Final Fantasy 7 Remake (SPOILERS)

Starting the XPlicit Materia Podcast back up with a bang! I had the pleasure of nerding out with the one and only Sleepezi, who's quickly becoming internet famous for his extensive Final Fantasy 7 Remake theory videos. We dive into many topics surrounding Final Fantasy 7 Remake including all the questions we collected from the Final Fantasy Remake community. I hope you all enjoy the talk as much as I did! Subscribe to Sleepezi here! (Apparently, there's another channel with that same name ...

GodMode Ep.4 | Zelda's HORRIBLE Weapon Durability, Star Wars Fallen Order, Gaming while Adulting

We're back to talk Vidya games yall! Sorry for the brief hiatus. Lots of projects in the works! Anyway, Evan and I get back together to discuss Breath of the Wild's controversial weapon durability system, Star Wars Fallen Order and trying to find time to game while being a responsible adult. 

Episode 35 - Nerd talk with Dane Kinser! | Nintendo Switch Lite, RPGs, Days Gone, Resident Evil

Dane Kinser, Nashville Guitarist who's played for acts RaeLynn, Luke Combs, Trent Harmon, Eric Paslay and Lindsay Ell is the guest this episode. Come listen to us nerd out about the Nintendo Switch Lite, RPGs, Horror Games and much more! Follow Dane on Instagram @stagerightguitar 

Episode 34 - Real Estate & Weenie Dogs | Featuring April Harrington

April Harrington joins me this Episode and we discuss her love for real estate and her many weenie dogs. If your looking for a house in the Nashville area, check her out at YourDestinationFinders.com You wont be disappointed 

Episode 33 |Feat. Quentin Malone | Writing, Fraternities, Comic books, Technology, Comedy,

Quentin Malone is a writer and all around bundle of smiles. You think I'm kidding. I am certainly not. This episode we talk about him getting into Writing, him being in a Fraternity, the crazy fast pace at which technology grows, anime voice acting and much more. Hope y'all enjoy!

GodMode EP 3 | So, lets talk about Game of Thrones

Evan and I discuss our thoughts on Game of Thrones and the impact it has had on pop culture. 

GodMode EP 2 | The Future of Single Player Games | Game of Thrones | Would You Rather?

The Evan and Shane Video Game show returns with a talk about the future of Single Player games and whether the recent success of games like God of War and Spider-Man will convince AAA companies to take more risks in narrative driven experiences instead of chasing the "Live-Service" monetization paths. Also, GAME OF THRONES!!!

Episode 32 - Makeup, Movies, Special FX, Social Media & Bullies | Feat. Pamela Howell

After a long wait, were back with another episode! This time featuring Pamela Howell, a makeup artist/Enthusiast who did the amazing makeup job for my Attack on Titan Drum Cover. We talk about her love for makeup, movies, special fx and much more. Hope you enjoy!

XPlicit Materia: GODMODE EP.1 | Micro-transactions, Assassins Creed Odyssey, Diablo Immortal, Videogames & Depression

Introducing XPlicit Materia: GODMODE. The podcast where Evan McKee and I talk about videogames and other nerd related material. Follow Us on Instagram @WiseDrums and @Evan.Fm. Note: Don't worry, The regular XPlicit Materia Podcast will still be a thing. This episode we talk about Assassins Creed Odyssey, Micro-transactions, Diablo Immortal and Videogames helping with depression. 

Episode 31 - YouTube, Party Planning, Accents, Makeup and Psychedelics - Ft. Chelsea Osmond

Chelsea Osmond is my guest where we talk YouTube, Makeup, her goals, her family which consists of scientists such as Dr. Humphry Osmond, the man most notably known for his research into LSD and creating the term "Psychedelic". Check out her YouTube channel "Miss Ellaneous"! and follow her on Instagram @_chelseadoll

Episode 30 - Drumming for Framing Hanley, Touring, Musical Crossroads, RELIGION? | Feat. Shad Teems

Shad Teems joins Shane on a journey of discussing the crossroads musicians have to wade through as they reach for their goals. Also, we talk about religion vs Atheism. Randomness is what ya get when you listen to this podcast LOL Check out what his band Framing Hanley is up to by following their twitter @FramingHanley

Episode 29 - Politics, Trump, Social Media, Political Correctness | Feat. Barry Donegan

If you're easily offended by any controversial, satirical or seemingly offensive material please move on. This podcast is not for you I meet with Barry Donegan for the first time to discuss music and the current political climate today. Barry is a musician, writer, journalist, personal trainer and Libertarian political activist. Check out his band "Look What I Did" at YouTube.com/LookWhatIDid. Follow him on Instagram @barrydonegan

Episode 28 - To First or Third Person THAT IS THE QUESTION - Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3, Single Player games dying? - Ft Evan McKee

Disclaimer: If you're easily offended by any controversial/satirical or seemingly offensive material, please move on, this podcast is not for you. Evan McKee and myself discuss the First Person controversy behind CD Projekt Red's new video game Cyberpunk 2077. Is this just whining? Or are there valid reasons behind the backlash?

Episode 27 - Fashion, Video Games, LiveEuphoric, Life Goals - Feat. Johnathan Haynes & Zach Hall

Fun episode with Johnathan Haynes and former band mate Zach Hall. Check out Johnathans life brand LiveEuphoric.com! Find them on Instagram @itsZachHall & @Jonate148 

Episode 26 - My Dad is an Elvis Impersonator - Feat. Marcia and Dennis Wise

My parents come to talk about our unique musical family. My dad has been an Elvis Tribute Artist for over 30 years. My mother has been singing with him for just as long and we talk about the crazy family journey we have embarked on all these years. 

Episode 25 - Fault and Responsibility, Do we still love music?, - Feat. Kyle Lampi

Kyle Lampi returns to the podcast to discuss the trials and tribulations of being a music producer in today's modern world. We also talk about the difference between fault and responsibility (Thanks Will Smith) and we talk about how Kyle hit somebidy with his car. Its quite the story lol.  *If you're easily offended by controversial/satirical or seemingly offensive material, please move on. This podcast is not for you.*

Episode 24 - The Psychology of Mass Shooters, Political Correctness, Religion, Philosophy and The Nazi Pug, - Feat Howard Buckwold

*If you're a sensitive individual who is easily offended by offensive language, controversial/satirical views or open minded thinking, please move on. This podcast isn't for you* Howard Buckwold joins me to talk the Psychology of horrible mass killers, tribal politics, politically correct thinking and the complicated issues of Free Speech. We also talk about the recent conviction of Count Dankula, the YouTuber who was arrested for teaching his girlfriends pug to do the nazi salute. Strap i...

Episode 23 - Music, Engineering, FAKE NEWS, Gentrification, Cross Fit, ROBOTS! - Feat. John Netti

Engineer/Producer of musical things John Netti and myself discuss his life working in Nashville for Blackbird, the life cycle of his own studio, The gentrification issues of the ever growing city of Nashville, Mainsteam Media vs Alternative media and Cross Fit. 

Episode 22 - "LA is not for me" - Feat. James Wes of SIKWIT - Political Correctness, Extremism, Open minded thinking

James Wes of SIKWIT returns to discuss his move back to Nashville from Los Angeles. We also talk about the state of political correctness in todays modern world and a bit of politics. Sorry. Just can't avoid it.  Check out SIKWIT's new music video for TECHNICOLOR at SIKWIT.COM. It's incredible. And I am not just saying that cause I know the guy

Episode 21 - We're Just Saying RETURNS - Comicbooks, The XFL, Pogs and puns - Feat. Mikey Maneeraj, Garner & Garret Presser

From Las Vegas, Mikey Maneeraj, Garner & Garret Presser join Shane to talk Comic books, The XFL's return, Pogs, Johnny Depp, can we differentiate the art from the celebrity?, and Taxidermy...yeah...we were drinking. Enjoy! 

Episode 20 - The Last of Us, Difficulty in gaming, Bring Cheat Codes back & SWATTING - Ft Evan McKee

Evan McKee returns to talk The Last of Us, "Difficulty" in gaming and how it could be used more effectively, the possibility of bringing back the ability to cheat in console games and why SWATTING should be looked at more seriously. 

Episode 19 - NET NEUTRALITY Pros and Cons Feat Evan McKee - Assassins Creed Origins, Okami, Star Wars Battlefront 2

Today's guest is Evan McKee, singer songwriter who is now going to UT Knoxville for Elecrical Engineering and he has a unique perspective when it comes to talking about Net Neutrality. Also, Video Games. We talk videogames too. Cause, you know...nerds

Episode 18 - BETA Angarole - Being an musician, depression, motivation, Netflix's Mindhunter and Dr. Phil?

BETA Angarole is a singer, songwriter and actress/creator. She's a one stop shop for creativity and motivation. Follow her socials: Twitter & Instagram @beta_liife and go to BonesFilm.Com to watch her newest film project in which me and Kyle Lampi did the soundtrack for. Hope y'all enjoy!