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Hello, all you wonderful people. I must say, this is slowly becoming one of my favorite things to do. I love recommending bands to you all. This week's episode will discuss In Search of Solace, thrown, and Blood Youth. I did cover Blood Youth before, but the audio was corrupted, so that I will discuss them again. Since that initial episode, a lot has happened with the band, so tune in and remember to stay alternative!

P.S. Shout out to Yunger for their new EP Don't Want To Lose, and I covered them in Recommending Bands Vol 3.

In Search of Solace- Instagram: @insearchofsolacemn & Twitter: @ISOSband_

thrown- Twitter: @thrownsthlm & Instagram: @thrownband

Blood Youth- Twitter: @bloodyouthuk & Instagram: @bloodyouthuk

Hello everyone, on today's episode, I will give my thoughts on the 2018 British spy thriller Killing Eve based on the Villanelle novel series created by Luke Jennings. In it, I talk about what I liked and didn't like about the show. Enjoy and remember, stay alternative!

Welcome back to another episode! I have a special episode for all of you; Andy Brewer from The Rating Room podcast is joining me from the UK. Andy is on today to discuss how he got into pro wrestling. We talk about him being a fan at an early age, who were some of his favorite wrestlers, we talk about the UK indie wrestling scene, and we talk about our thoughts on the current landscape of pro wrestling. This was a very fun episode, and you can follow Andy and The Rating Room Podcast here: www.theratingroom.com

https://www.instagram.com/theratingroom/
https://www.youtube.com/@theratingroom
https://twitter.com/TheRatingRoom

*EDITOR NOTE: This episode was recorded in March of this year, and I am just now editing and releasing it. Glad to be back!*

We have a return!!! Kari is back! She returned to the podcast to join me in discussing two movies. The 2022 comedy horror The Menu and the 2019 satirical black comedy horror film Velvet Buzzsaw. Both movies take a critical take on the art world and the culture of high-end dining. Few people enjoyed Velvet Buzzsaw, but I may be among the few who did. The Menu, however, had raving reviews from critics and audiences alike. Bring out fine China, look at some fine art, and remember to Stay alternative. 

You can check out Kari's travel blog at www.thekariguidebook.com or her Instagram account @thekariguidebook!

Hi everyone, I know it's been a minute, but I wanted to put out a bonus episode for everyone waiting for new episodes. Enjoy the show on Sunday, and remember to STAY ALTERNATIVE!!!

Last year, there was a manga that captivated many anime/manga fans like myself. That series was called SPY X FAMILY. Do this series ask what happens when a telepath, a spy, and an assassin pretending to be a family to save their country from war? Meet the Forgers! Loid, Anya, and Yor Forger stole our hearts with their unique family dynamic. From going to the zoo to adopting a dog to stopping assassins from killing a mother and child! Tune in to my review of Spy X Family and remember to stay alternative.

I am back with another set of new bands to recommend. This time, the bands are Queen Kona, Autumn Lies Buried, and Echostone. These bands are all very different, with unique sounds, so check them out and remember to stay alternative. P.S. I apologize for mispronouncing Echostone's name throughout the whole episode. Sorry gentlemen! Check out their new song dropping on April 10th!!!

Queen Kona- Instagram and TikTok: @almightyqueenkona

Facebook and YouTube: Queen Kona

Autumn Lies Buried- Instagram: @autumn.lies.buried

Facebook: Autumn Lies Buried

Echostone-Instagram:@echostone_band

TikTok: @echostone.band

Facebook: Echostone

Is it safe to say that we are all familiar with Dragon Ball Z? Well, for those unaware, there was a series before Dragon Ball Z called Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball tells the story of Goku at the age of 12 when he was living alone in the woods fending for himself when he meets Bulma, who is on the hunt for seven mystic Dragon Balls that grant whatever a person wishes. Along the way, they meet and come across familiar faces like Yamcha, Master Roshi, and even Goku's future wife, Chi Chi. Come along for the ride as I talk about what made me want to watch this show in the 1st place. 

Coming at you with another "How I Got Into..." episode! This time I talk about Deathcore. I know this sounds scary and bit intimidating, but I assure you this one was fun. In this episode, I do a bit of a call back to my previous episode, how I stumbled upon this genre, and talk about the bands I have gotten into as I explored this genre. 

I've wanted to talk about this one since I was in college! Right at the age of 19-20, I got big into everything, Grunge. I am one of those fans who, if I get into something, I'll do anything I can to learn more about it. For me, that was me getting into grunge music. Grunge was a term to describe the alternative rock sound that started in the mid-1980s and rose to prominence in the early 90s. Four bands solidified this term much to their chagrin: Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana. I talk about each of these bands, their lasting legacies, and their influence on modern rock. 

You are probably asking yourself what the term wrestling soulmate means. The term comes from a Sportskeeda article I came across: "... are two opposing performers/teams who will forever be tied to one another, no matter the trajectory of their careers." Two wrestlers you know will always have a good match, no matter the circumstances. Some examples I discuss in this episode are Sasha Banks vs. Bayley, Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose, and Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly. Tune in and remember to Stay Alternative!

This is one I am excited to cover. Dazed and Confused is one of my favorite 90s movies. This cult classic tells the story of a couple of teenagers on their last day of school in Austin, Texas, in the year 1976. Filled with a lot of familiar actors and actresses, the good times roll, and the partying never ceases. Stay Alternative!

In this episode, I talk about some of my favorite pro wrestling theme songs over the past 17 years. I also discuss how some of these themes contributed to my getting into heavier music. Get some paper and pencil, and let's reminisce about alternative metal and rap. Stay Alternative!

In this episode, I wrap up the Into the Dark series with season 2. Did this season do better than the 1st? Or did they fail to land? Tune in, relax and remember, Stay Alternative!

I have a special bonus episode for you all. I interviewed Randy Stone from Altruist Comics. He is a lifelong comic book fan and he came on my podcast to talk about his latest Kickstarter project Bullet Adventures. Go check out it out and his other projects and remember to stay alternative! 

Kickstarter page: www.kickstarter.com/projects/altruistcomics/bulletadventures2?ref=riiyqu

Website: altruistcomics.com 

Twitter: @Altruistcomics

Do you love horror anthologies as I do? What if they were based on holidays? You've come to the right place. I'm discussing the Hulu series Into the Dark, brought by the famed horror production company Blumhouse. I talk about my favorite episodes and my least favorite and talk about the episodes and the holidays they represent. Also, check out The Rating Room on Twitter, @theratingroom, and Brianna Breit on Twitter, @BreitBrianna. They are all good people!

Back in 2008, an action movie came out, and it had assassins who could bend bullets... and it was terrific. I'm talking about the 2008 film Wanted, starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman. The plot is about an office worker named Welsey Gibson who later finds out that his father is an assassin and was murdered, so he joins up with the group his father worked for called the Fraternity. But did you know it was adapted from a comic book from 2005? In this episode, I talk about the differences between the comic and the movie. 

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I have returned, sorry for the infrequency in the episodes lately I've been trying to be consistent but life happens. Naomi is back and we are here to discuss The Conjuring Universe. We talk about the nine films so far, our favorite movies in the franchise, and our other favorite show, P-Valley, and its recent season finale. so come join in on the fun why don't you? 

Hey everyone, I know I haven't talked about anime or manga much lately. But you are all in luck, I have been reading more manga lately when I have the time. Those titles are Dai Dark, SPY X FAMILY, Black Lagoon, Fire Force, Chainsaw Man, Undead Unluck, Kaiju No. 8, Gangsta, and Gangsta: Cursed. Join me as I discuss these very interesting manga titles. I have a new sponsor as well! Check out my best buddy and rotating cohost Kari's new travel app Trips Pilot. Stay Alternative! 

Sorry for the absence, but I have returned!!! I have five new bands. They are Ghost Iris, Eminence, Fluorescents, Killer of Sheep, and Pain of Truth. You can find all these bands on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so check them out and have a great day! 

Ghost Iris- @ghostirisdk

Eminence- @emineceband

Fluorescents-@fluorescents.chicago

Killer of Sheep- Facebook and Bandcamp

Pain of Truth- Twitter: @painoftruthhc & Instagram: @painoftruthnortheasthardcore

On this episode, my rotating co-host Naomi is back! We are talking all things P-Valley. P-Valley is a Starz drama series that made its premiere in 2020, and has since then been a huge hit amongst viewers and critics alike. We go over what has happened in Season 1, talk about some changes made in Season 2 as well as our predictions for the rest of the season. We also talk about the themes of the show, the characters and why we love this show so much. 

P.S. We do make the mistake a couple of times of misgendering the character Uncle Clifford, whose pronouns are she/her. But we are aware that the actor playing Uncle Clifford uses he/him. We do apologize as this was not our intention. Please enjoy that episode.

Back with another batch of bands! But, first I have a new segment I like to call "Tales from the Pit". Listen as I recount my latest concert experience. Not only should you check the bands I mentioned in this episode but also check out the bands I saw last month! Take care! 

Kirra: Twitter & Instagram- Kirra_Music

Just a Mess: Twitter & Instagram-justamessrock

Yunger: Twitter & Instagram- yungerband 

Bands I saw at concerts: Terror, Kublai Khan, Never Ending Game, Sanguisugabogg, Pain of Truth, Gideon, Erabella and While She Sleeps

Hello everyone, I am back to talk about/recap the 2006 indie romance/comedy film Wristcutters: A Love Story. I stumbled upon this film 10 years ago, while channel flipping through the movie channels. I enjoyed it then, and I still really enjoy it. Trigger warning though, the film does talk about themes of suicide and I talk about those themes in this episode. Listener discretion advised and Stay Alternative!

This is one I have been excited to talk about for a while. Fear Street was a series of books created by R.L Stine that was geared more to teenagers. In today's episode, I talk about the 2021 Netflix adaptation Fear Street Part One: 1994, Fear Street Part Two: 1978 and Fear Street Part Three: 1666. I discuss the three parts and my favorite moments from the series. If you are a fan of supernatural horror, slashers and folk horror this is the show for you.

Kari is back!!! We are joined together once again, to talk about a club that started out as coincidence and turned into to a legend. The fabled 27 club, whose most notable members include Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse. We are going to talk about the origin of this club, some of the members and has it lost its relevancy in recent years. 

On this episode, I talk about the fantastic 2016 music documentary Los Punks; We Are All We Have. The film looks into the backyard punk scene in South Central and East Los Angeles. You hear from the promoters, singers, and others involved in this very close knit and open community of misfits. You see their ups and downs, as well as their dreams. Highly recommend this one!  

Trigger Warning: Discussing Themes of Suicide. Spoiler warning as well. 

On this episode, I talk about 2021 psychological horror film The Night House. This was a random watch I saw with friends. I went into the film with different expectations and was highly entertained with the end result. This is a very heavy movie so be advised, but its a really good movie.

On this episode, I talk about my thoughts on the 2007 novel Whip It (aka Derby Girl) and the 2009 film adaptation of the same name. Where there major changes? Which one was better? All of those somewhat decent questions will be answered here! 

Back at it again with the recommendations! I have another 4 new bands to recommend and they are Gideon, Dying Wish, Kill the Lights and Paleface. Check out their socials below. But, these are some really kick ass bands so check 'em out! 

Gideon- Instagram & Twitter: @gideonal

Dying Wish- Twitter & Instagram: @dyingwishhc 

Kill The Lights- Instagram: @killthelights & Twitter: @KTLband 

Paleface- Instagram: @palefaceswiss 

Naomi is back again! This time we will be talking about our workplace. In the same vein as F$%k My Work Life, Naomi and I will discuss the nonsense that we have come across these past years. We will not be discussing where we work and we have changed the names of everyone we mentioned. 

What is up all you beautiful people? I am back and this time around I will be discussing my thoughts on the new Marvel/Sony movie Morbius. I have some thoughts, 1st off this movie wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. I will also discuss, what I liked about the film and what I didn't like about the film and ask some questions maybe some of you listeners can help me answer. Take care!

P.S. Towards the end of this episode I started rambling, because ya girl was hella tired. LOL

In this episode, I discuss Kevin Smith's 1995 film, Mallrats. This cult classic was originally panned by critics, but later on would go on to be loved by audiences far and wide. Myself, included. I delve in on the plot, my favorite moments from the film, some trivia and the amazing soundtrack from this film. 

I am back with another episode and new bands to recommend. Those four bands are 1) Go For Gold, 2) Abyss, Watching Me, 3) Kublai Khan TX, 4) Wage War. Each of these bands bring a very interesting and unique sound to their audience and I've come to enjoy each of them. Check them out on YouTube. Also I was recently on a YouTube channel called After The Snap Movies & TV, where I talked about the MCU, DCEU, Star Wars with the host Tasha and I recommended some anime to her. Ya girl is out here trying to make moves! Catch you all on the next episode!

https://youtu.be/nrmlcw_UrDQ  --Here is the link to the YouTube Video I was on! 

Back again, with my rotating co-host Naomi and we are talking about our shared loved for 90s R&B. We are definitely taking trips down memory lane with this one. We talk about our intro to the genre, some of our favorite artists and how this music shaped our childhood. Their is also a discussion about identity and how music gives us a sense of belonging. Also speaking of music wanted to give a quick shoutout to a new band I had discovered. 

In this episode, I am joined once again by my rotating co-host Naomi. We are discussing Tyler Perry's 2018 film Acrimony, it details the marriage of Melinda and Robert. From their innocent beginnings to their bitter divorce and how a once promising couple could descend into obsession and rage. Who is at fault and who is justified? We also talk about the quality of Tyler Perry's films over the years. Apologies for the abrupt end at the end of this episode, editing issues and all.

I've been an on and off WWE fan for the better part of 15+ years. In this episode I talk about why gravitated to other pro wrestling shows, why I stop and start watching and do I still watch the product now. Were you a WWE fan? Are you still watching or are you a lapsed fan? Take care!

Hello everyone!!! We are a day, maybe less, away from AEW's latest PPV Full Gear. This one is bound to be one to remember. The builds to these matches have been nothing short of astounding. I give my predictions for some I am anticipating and some I'm not too hyped for. 

What's up everyone?! I am back with another episode. On a random Saturday afternoon, I decided to go over to my friends Jackie and Kari's apartment and just talked about things. We talk about conspiracy theories, pro wrestling, concerts and just random things overall. Take care! 

Follow Kari and Jackie on their socials: 

@karigaston 

@drjackielinn 

Cue the spooky fingers!!! I'm kidding, in this episode I talk about my initial fear of horror movies when I was younger and how I learned to overcome that fear and enjoy horror, suspense, and thriller movies. I recommend some movies also give my two cents on some movies that are not so great. Thank you for your support and I'll catch you on the next episode!

What is up people!!!? On this simple episode today, I discuss why I traded one hobby for another. Back in 2014, I started buying cds, then two years later started buying comics, here's why lol. Anyway thank you for your support! Follow me on Instagram and Twitter and be sure to leave me a voice message, Thank you!

Hi and welcome! In a long awaited episode, I share some stories and moments about me going to rock, metal and punk shows. I really geek out on this episode. Some bands I've seen are Disturbed, Korn, Alter Bridge, and Slipknot just to name a few . Sit back and enjoy!

In today's episode my brother Denzel returns and we talk about the early 2000's rereleased Dragon Ball Z movies and their FUNimation dubbed soundtracks for the movies. We talk about the familiar songs that were used and discuss some known and unknown bands. I also give a shout out to one of my listeners. Thank you all for your support! I  

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NXT and AEW!!! Hi everyone, on this podcast episode I am discussing WWE NXT and All Elite Wrestling aka AEW. I talk about my pros and cons with each promotion, a talk a little about both of their origins and I hype my favorite wrestlers from each show. If you would like to leave me a voice message, please do I want this to be an interactive space for all fans. Enjoy! 

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What's up all you beautiful people!! Its my birthday, so on this episode I decided to talk about two albums that came out the year I was born. Pantera's Far Beyond Driven and Korn's self-titled album. I discuss a little bit of history with these two albums, my introduction to the albums and my initial  impressions of them and what they mean to me. Also I want to be more interactive with you all so in this description there is a link for you all to leave me a voice message. Take care and I'll see you on the next episode.  

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What's up everyone! On this episode my brother Denzel is joining me!! We discuss how i got him into hard rock and metal music, and vice versa. We also talk about the concerts we've attended together, his love for Godzilla and Dragon Ball Z and of course Pro Wrestling. So sit back, and enjoy this conversation between siblings! 

*Editor's Note: It was not WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2006, it was actually 2007, that I meant to give credit to.*

Welcome back to another one! On the episode, I chat with my coworker Naomi! We discuss her early experiences with comics, anime and wrestling. We also talk about the Marvel Exhibit here in Chicago at the Museum of Science and Industry and C2E2 and our thoughts on DC and Marvel movies. Strap in for my longest episode to date.

Hi everyone!! In part 2 of my How I Got into series, I discuss Anime. I talk about my introduction to anime, which shows got my attention, what I am currently watching, and what I look for in my anime. I also give out some recommendations. Feel free to tell me your recommendations or your stance on Dub vs Sub anime. Take care and thank you for your support