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A transatlantic take on the crisis of Western democracy. Jim Driscoll and Chris Floyd discuss the US, UK, and European political scene and the rise of authoritarianism around the world.
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Todays Boondoggle Podcast

Today's Boondoggle Show

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Welcome to Today's Boondoggle Podcast and Domain Cleveland Entertainment, a veteran owned and operated entertainment cornucopia of nonsensical shenanigans. Music, Sports, Conspiracies, Paranormal, and Entertainment news. And exclusive home of Todays Boondoggle Radio Show. Where the humor is dark but the message is positive and purpose driven. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todaysboondoggle/support
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In this episode Bill talks with Christopher Hall and Walter Flakus of the band Stabbing Westward at the Inkcarceration Tattoo and Music Festival. We talk about playing at the Reformatory, some Stabbing Westward history, the Cleveland and Chicago relationship, having families, battling cancer, getting a black belt, having a house full of badasses, p…
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Jim and Chris discuss themes arising from the recent Democratic Convention in Chicago - how, beyond the schmaltz, nothing much changes; how the centrist project leads to the triumph of the right; and how we are living in a decadent democratic culture. Also, Chris sings a number made familiar (but not written) by Woody Guthrie, The Hobo's Lullaby. W…
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In this episode Bill talks with the Bros of Brotality, Reece and Bryce Maopolski and their drummer, John. We talk about growing up in Upstate New York, the tale of the Cryptids and the Wendigo, Why “the woods will end you”, being raised by cool Metal Head parents, the lack of a music scene in their small town, creating their own music scene, their …
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In this episode Bill talks with returning guest and inspiration, John Cooper of the band Skillet. Reconnecting again, backstage at Inkcarceration Tattoo and Music Festival 2024, Bill talks with John about the first interview being the last time they played Inkcarceration, praying with his family, staying strong in his convictions, starting a LOVE R…
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In this episode Bill talks with his childhood friend, Entrepreneur, and United States Air Force Veteran, David Purpera.We talk about our childhood in Bretton Ridge, how our fathers raised us, realizing he didn't want to be stuck in a machine shop his whole life, following Mom's advice to join Air Force, having an ability to acquire the tools needed…
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With Chris back from his secret mission for the mysterious figure known only as 'Toolmaker', and in an episode recorded in the hours before Kamala Harris gave her speech, Jim and Chris briefly discuss the strange experience of watching a Democratic convention full of hope and energy at the same time as US-funded atrocities continue in Gaza. They th…
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In this episode Bill talks with Winston from the band Parkway Drive in another interview that he conducted backstage at the 2024 Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival. We talk about the 2020 lockdowns, Mental Health, the canceled tour with Hatebreed, starting a scene in Australia, the wildfires, the scariest insects, plus so much more. Today's B…
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Following the restructuring of our corporate sponsor, Crab Tut Beer (the best beer you've ever seen), Boondoggle is amending its offer by incorporating various modalities of speech-based content into a new magazine-style format designed to appeal across various demographics that engage with the podcast space. That's what the brief said, anyway, but…
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In this episode Bill talks with Mamdoh and Samer of the Saudi Arabian Metal band, DUNE. We talk about growing up in Saudi Arabia wanting to be a truck driving Doctor that jammed Michael Jackson and Wham before Metallica found it's way to their ears ;), investing in instruments, booking ranch shows, how the scene in Saudi has changed over the years …
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In this episode Bill talks with members of the bands Return To Dust and Holy Wars while backstage at Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2024.Hear about the bands experience performing at Inkcarceration and goals they have going forward, Holy Wars talking about spiritual warfare, Return To Dust talking about getting the stamp of approval from …
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Disclaimer, if you're a cat fanatic you may want to skip this one. In this new special edition Today's Boondoggle offshoot programming we'll be bringing you current events and nightly news with a twist. Regular Guest Flo White returns and brings in returning special guest Cleveland Marko. Marko shares about his book "Project 2025: A Quick Review" .…
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In this episode Bill talks with James Reitz of the band Crossbreed. We talk about David Lee Roth being one of the greatest front men of all time, X-Pac's taint, the possibility of prison, how Crossbreed helped change the course of his life, the Cleveland Connection to Crossbreed, Mushroomhead relationship, the Slipknot feud, Angels music school, ma…
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In this episode Bill talks with former DEA Agent, motivational speaker, and Blind IFBB Chmpion, Joe Piersante. We talk about his early inspiration to be an architect like Mr. Brady, coming from a family of Law Enforcement, working SWAT in Detroit, training with Special Forces for the DEA s Foreign Advisory Support Team (FAST), experience at Quantic…
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In this episode Bill talks with Kevin Palmer of the band Trust Company. We talk about his first guitar, seeing Guns N Roses and Skid Row at the Birmingham Speedway and how that changed his focus towards music, working a job that gave him weekends off to play shows and driving as far as he could from Montgomery for gigs and swapping with other bands…
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In this episode Bill talks with his good friend and Barber, Jim LaMarca of the Metal band Chimaira. We talk about his early love for Baseball, sports politics, summer school, working and saving money to buy his first guitar, the influence of Bon Jovi "Slippery when wet", being one of the first paid bands to record with Ben Schigel of Spider Studios…
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In this episode Bill talks with Sean Danielsen of the band, Smile Empty Soul. We talk about row boat adventures and exploring the woods of Maine at 7 years old, learning Piano at 9 and transitioning to guitar, some record industry horror stories, playing the sunset strip of L.A. at 15, band practice to live shows and touring life, the cost of Freed…
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In this episode Bill talks with Flip, Skinny, and Danny of the Israeli Rapcore band, HotBox. We talk about growing up in Israel, their time serving in the Israeli Defense Forces, staying true to themselves and pursuing their dream performing music, not being welcomed at first in local community but setting up generators and making themselves heard …
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In this episode Bill talks with Country Music Artist and United States Air Force Veteran, Johnny Cole Murdock. We talk about growing up poor and in an unstable environment, escaping through music, joining the Air Force for a chance at a better life, patriotism and love of country, working with nuclear materials, stationed in North Dakota, life in M…
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In this episode Bill talks with the Zen Octopus himself, Gene Hoglan. We talk about his early aspirations as a tap dancer, what attracted him to drumming, working as a Roadie for Slayer and his first opportunity playing live on stage being with Slayer, getting the Atomic Clock nickname, his relationship with Devin Townsend and Strapping Young Lad, …
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In this episode Bill talks with Valerie Knox of the band The Anti-Queens.We talk about her original love for Astronomy and Marine Biology, growing up around musical parents, rebelling against their music with Punk Rock music, the music scene in Ajax Ontario with Sum-41 and many more bands, playing the dungeon wither her old band Princess Riot, form…
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In this episode Bill talks with Ryan McCombs the singer of Drowning Pool and SOiL. We talk about the Indiana music scene, getting drafted by SOiL, making the drive to Chicago for SOiL rehearsals, when SOiL took off and released Scars on 9-11, the Ozzfest tour days, forming a friendship with Dave Williams and Drowning Pool, and losing a friend tragi…
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In this episode Bill talks with Horror Movie Fanatic, Hardcore Musician, Agent, and Host of Horror's Hallowed Grounds, Sean Clark. We talk about Sean's early days in music with Yuckmouth, Downer, and Malfunction. Opening for System of a Down during the showcase that got them signed, the benefits of having young parents into horror movies, the child…
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In this episode Bill talks with former Army Diver, HBOT professional, Fire Fighter, and Business Owner, Phil Rainey. We talk about how Jacques Cousteau influenced his childhood, his journey from Snorkeling to Diving, becoming an Army Diver that trained at Navy Dive School, family in Idaho leading him back home, his early businesses, and how he got …
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In this episode Bill talks with Comic Book and Music Professional, Josh Bernstein. We talk about our mutual love of comic books and action figures as kids, how music and art would connect in our teens, interning for Marvel Comics, creating the Golden Gods Awards for Revolver Magazine, the latest Z2 Graphic Novel featuring Motorhead, some fun Lemmy …
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In this episode Bill talks with his friend actor and musician, Patrick Stone of the band Budderside. In this episode we talk about his early love for singing and competing against his brother on learning instruments, how his sister got him into metal and rock, being handed drinks at a young age to perform at family parties, moving to L.A. at a youn…
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In this episode Bill talks with Mitch Micoley of the band Moon Fever. We talk about growing up in Wisconsin discovering music, Spending a few years playing in L.A. networking before moving to Seattle, the early days of Moon Fever, How they got the name out partying in L.A., when they new they found the right singer, needing that connection with nat…
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In this episode Bill talks with Joonas and Alex of the band Blind Channel. We talk about the music scene in Helsinki Finland, carrying the torch for Metal in Finland, creating Violent Pop music, being labeled the Backstreet Boys of Metal, blowing up after the lockdowns and winning best song and band of the year in the European version of the Grammy…
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In this episode Bill talks with Author and Army Veteran, John Davis. We talk about growing up with a single mom, dropping out of community college, joining the army to escape, serving in Afghanistan, being medically retired, graduating from Harvard, and becoming an author. We also talk about the benefits of living and traveling abroad, both mental-…
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Chris and Jim begin by discussing recent developments in the Middle East, with tensions running high and fears of escalation after Israel reserves the right to respond to Iran's launching of drones and missiles at Israel (itself a retaliation for Israel's attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus). The bulk of the episode consists of a discussion…
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In this episode Bill talks with with vocalist Tim Lambesis from the bands As I Lay Dying and Austrian Death Machine. We talk about being voted Most like Jesus in High School, Founding As I Lay Dying, the Governators influence on Austrian Death Machine, wanting to perform at the Arnold Classic, how Tim helped me during my early recovery and walk in …
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Political discussion with Jim Driscoll and Chris Floyd. In this episode, Jim begins by asking Chris about his experiences growing up in rural Tennessee during the Civil Rights era. They then use these experiences to explore the relationship between cultural anxiety and economic stability, and to begin to develop a notion of 'fragility', a feature t…
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In this episode Bill talks with the master shredder of Morbid Saint, Jim Fergades. We talk about KISS being the gateway drug for rockstars, how Slayer covers birthed Morbid Saint, shredding in high school, how the unfinished LP Destruction System got leaked on the internet, and how that leak kept the buzz surrounding Morbid Saint alive during their…
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Chris and Jim discuss the several concerning developments in Gaza over the Easter weekend and ask why it is that the West sees fit to continue arming Israel even as its actions are condemned in ever stronger terms. We'd love to hear from you - @Boondog44421386 BoondogglePodcast2020Jim Driscoll
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In this episode Bill talks with Nigel Glockler of the British Metal Band, Saxon. We talk about Nigels love of animals and original aspirations to be a veterinarian but didn't want to learn Latin, the armory at his school and his early Naval training, trading his railroad set for a bass guitar, getting his hands on a drum kit at school, his relation…
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After catching up on some of the recent developments with respect to Gaza, Jim and Chris discuss possible ways in which those on the left can deal with the political situation as it confronts us. The focus in this episode is mainly on the UK, with discussion of a campaign for a hung parliament and the idea of a progressive alliance, before getting …
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In this episode Bill talks with Tim King of the band SOiL. We talk about Tims early aspirations to become a Marine Biologist, how he took the Death Metal detour into the music business instead, the importance of learning the business side of music before signing record deals, how that route connected him with Clive Davis, the power of the pizzaria …
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In this episode Bill talks with his old friend and shipmate, Senior Chief David Kallas. We talk about how graduating from Admiral King High School influenced his decision to join the Navy, the Great Lakes, the joy of coming to the Philadelphia Shipyards, never again volunteering yourself, flexing with the Seabees, and more funny stories from our ti…
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In this episode Bill talks with Bryan Scott of The Union Underground. We take it back to the 2000's and talk about the upcoming Back to The 2000's tour with SOiL and FLAW, we talk about his moms influence with the Eagles and ZZ Top formulating his love for music, we talk about the importance of good management and persistance in the music industry,…
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In this episode, Chris and Jim discuss the increasing extremism of the political establishments of the US and the UK in relation to the continuing horrors in Gaza. They talk about the Uncommitted movement in Michigan and the degree to which it might have influenced Biden's 'ice-cream' ceasefire announcement; the continuing fallout of the chaotic ce…
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In this episode Bill talks with Marlene Portnoy and Lisa Martens Myung of the All-Female Thrash Metal band, Meanstreak. We talk about how they got into music and the battles they had with family to get guitar lessons, seeing KISS at Madison Square Garden, earning their stripes in the New York Thrash Metal scene, playing support with Anthrax and Ove…
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In this episode Bill talks with Lord Nelson formerly of Stuck Mojo and currently in Plastic Catastrophe With Lord Nelson. We talk about growing up a military brat and in a musical family, how RUN-DMC changed his life, starting a band that became a lifestyle called PREP Positively Rocking Every Party, how guest vocals and a childhood friendship with…
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Disclaimer, if you're a cat fanatic you may want to skip this one. In this new special edition Today's Boondoggle offshoot programming we'll be bringing you current events and nightly news with a twist. Regular Guest Flo White returns and brings in returning special guest Cleveland Marko. Marko shares about his book "Fix your Toxic Home and Live Lo…
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In this episode Bill talks with ABZY of the Kuwaiti Metal Band, SRAI. We talk about our common connection to Kuwait, Music being a universal language to bring different cultures together, shared trauma and ways of healing, we talk about the tools used to keep us distracted and divided but the strength of the people coming together, and how Heavy Me…
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In this epsode, Chris and Jim discuss the absurd weakness of the Labour Party in the UK in the face of criticism, before moving on to the way in which democracy has been hollowed out by the adoption by the political class of a narrow consensus which seems to move ever rightwards . Chris introduces his idea that we are living in the 'Age of the Unsa…
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In this episode Bill talks with Navy Veteran, Entrepreneur, and Pilot, Marco Cuevas. We talk about Marco wanting to follow his Dads footsteps in joining the Navy, how his first duty station and training mission changed after 9-11, working Intel in London and what that experience was like, his time in an F-14 squadron and how that inspired him to tr…
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In this new special edition Today's Boondoggle offshoot programming we'll be bringing you current events and nightly news with a twist. Regular Guest Flo White returns and brings in special guest Cleveland Marko. Marko shares about his book "Fix your Toxic Home and Live Longer". Marko shares a lot of personal experience over the years and knowledge…
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What is artificial intelligence? Is it going to take over the world, or is it just coming for our jobs? Chris and Jim discuss the political issues raised by AI and how they relate to the crisis of Western democracy. We'd love to hear from you - @Boondog44421386 BoondogglePodcast2020Jim Driscoll
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In this episode Bill talks with singer and songwriter, Tiffany Fabiani of the band Enemy of Fate. We talk about Italians using their hands, the pain of growing up with an absent Dad, turning painful experiences into positive inspirations for others, getting comfortable in the uncomfortable, auditioning twice for The Voice and what that experience t…
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Chris and Jim discuss the situation at the Texas border and the UK government's Rwanda scheme, and what the dire state of the immigration debate in the two countries says about the crisis of democracy. We'd love to hear from you - @Boondog44421386 BoondogglePodcast2020Jim Driscoll
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