Robert E Howard

Fellow Horseman Karl Haikara of the Sol Nox podcast joins us this week.  As you know, we have an ongoing collaboration called Darkness Weaves where we are discussing the work of Karl Edward Wagner, one of the worthy successors to Robert E. Howard, the godfather of sword and sorcery. Karl and I discuss Howard, an overview of his philosophy and our entry point into his violent world of dark, heroic fantasy.   Intro:     “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “I am Abomination” - 1349

Fellow Horseman Karl Haikara of the Sol Nox podcast joins us this week.  As you know, we have an ongoing collaboration called Darkness Weaves where we are discussing the work of Karl Edward Wagner, one of the worthy successors to Robert E. Howard, the godfather of sword and sorcery. Karl and I discuss Howard, an overview of his philosophy and our entry point into his violent world of dark, heroic fantasy. Intro:     “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “I am Abomination” - 1349

EWB 311 ROBERT E HOWARD EPISODE W KARL HAIKARA

Paul Aloisio

Paul Aloisio of Restless Spirit returns this week.  He discussed the heavy atmosphere surrounding the creation of their new album Afterimage. We go deep in this episode and it add an extra layer of meaning to an incredible record.   Intro:     “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Marrow” – Restless Spirit

Paul Aloisio of Restless Spirit returns this week.  He discussed the heavy atmosphere surrounding the creation of their new album Afterimage. We go deep in this episode and it add an extra layer of meaning to an incredible record. Intro:     “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Marrow” – Restless Spirit

EWB 310 PAUL ALOISIO RESTLESS SPIRIT

Evan Hopper of Quell and Venereal Latrine joins us this week.  This is a rare, in-person episode; Evan and I had plans to see Emperor at the King’s Theater in Brooklyn and combined the visit with this crucial intel drop.   Intro:     “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Hymn to the Blackened Maw” - Quell

Evan Hopper of Quell and Venereal Latrine joins us this week.  This is a rare, in-person episode; Evan and I had plans to see Emperor at the King’s Theater in Brooklyn and combined the visit with this crucial intel drop. Intro:     “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Hymn to the Blackened Maw” - Quell

EWB 309 EVAN HOPPERQUELL VENEREAL LATRINE

Ralph and I add another facet to the Unholy Passion.  Survival songs is an exploration of the art that helps us get through lif’es challenges.  We explore music, writing and other media in this episode. Similar to our other efforts, we get extremely personal and intense.   Intro:     “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Guess I’ll forget You” – The Black Heart Procession

Ralph and I add another facet to the Unholy Passion.  Survival songs is an exploration of the art that helps us get through lif’es challenges.  We explore music, writing and other media in this episode. Similar to our other efforts, we get extremely personal and intense. Intro:     “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Guess I’ll forget You” – The Black Heart Procession

EWB 308 UNHOLY PASSION SURVIVAL SONGS

We got caught flat-footed this week.  It's been a rough week: moving, unpacking etc so I'm releasing an episode of one of the Patreon shows that Ralph and I do.   For those of you who checked out my reading of The Festival by HP Lovecraft that I posted around the holidays, this is a good companion to the story.  Ralph and I discuss the short story in depth along with spoilers. Intro: "A Dark and Stormy Night" - Mike Hill / Vasilek Outro: "Country Road, Six Miles In" - The Gault

We got caught flat-footed this week.  It's been a rough week: moving, unpacking etc so I'm releasing an episode of one of the Patreon shows that Ralph and I do.   For those of you who checked out my reading of The Festival by HP Lovecraft that I posted around the holidays, this is a good companion to the story.  Ralph and I discuss the short story in depth along with spoilers. Intro: "A Dark and Stormy Night" - Mike Hill / Vasilek Outro: "Country Road, Six Miles In" - The Gault

EWB 307 - LONG SHADOWSTHE FESTIVAL

Mike Scondotto

My good friend and fellow podcast co-host Mike Scondotto joins us this week.  Among other things, Mike and I do the Necromaniacs podcast every week, so you may wonder what he is doing here on EWB.   Mike is here to talk about the Confusion discography.   Intro:     “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Storm the Walls” - Confusion

My good friend and fellow podcast co-host Mike Scondotto joins us this week.  Among other things, Mike and I do the Necromaniacs podcast every week, so you may wonder what he is doing here on EWB. Mike is here to talk about the Confusion discography. Intro:     “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Storm the Walls” - Confusion

EWB 306 MIKE SCONDOTTO

Karl Haikara (Sol Nox) and I continue the mission. I give a brief rundown of the past weekend’s Nightlands Festival, the inaugural Cadabra Records Weird Fiction Event before diving into The Fourth Seal, the next short story in the Karl Edward Wagner collection In a Lonely Place.   Intro:     “Darkness Weaves” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Ostia” - Coil

Karl Haikara (Sol Nox) and I continue the mission. I give a brief rundown of the past weekend’s Nightlands Festival, the inaugural Cadabra Records Weird Fiction Event before diving into The Fourth Seal, the next short story in the Karl Edward Wagner collection In a Lonely Place. Intro:     “Darkness Weaves” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Ostia” - Coil

EWB 305 DARKNESS WEAVES 4 THE FOURTH SEAL

Jean “Spyda” Clervois, proprietor and head coach as Spyda Muay Thai joins us this week.  As most of you know, martial arts and specifically Muay Thai is a big part of my life.  For the past three years, I have been training with Spyda, first at another local facility and more recently at his own gym located in the heart of Garwood, NJ.   We discuss his journey in the martial arts world, the genesis of the gym and where he wants to take things as we all move forward into the future.   Intro:     “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Protect Ya Neck” – Wu Tang Clan

Jean “Spyda” Clervois, proprietor and head coach as Spyda Muay Thai joins us this week.  As most of you know, martial arts and specifically Muay Thai is a big part of my life.  For the past three years, I have been training with Spyda, first at another local facility and more recently at his own gym located in the heart of Garwood, NJ. We discuss his journey in the martial arts world, the genesis of the gym and where he wants to take things as we all move forward into the future. Intro:     “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Protect Ya Neck” – Wu Tang Clan

EWB 304 JEAN ”SPYDA” CLERVOIS

Ralph and I continue our ongoing series The Metaphysics of… This week’s episode confronts an  inevitability that will seek and find us all: Death.  This is a heavy episode; we both get personal and talk about our individual experiences with both.  Intro:                    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:                  “Death is the Road to Awe” – Clint Mansell

Ralph and I continue our ongoing series The Metaphysics of… This week’s episode confronts an  inevitability that will seek and find us all: Death.  This is a heavy episode; we both get personal and talk about our individual experiences with both.  Intro:                    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:                  “Death is the Road to Awe” – Clint Mansell

EWB 303 THE METAPHYSICS OF DEATH

Bobby Torres

Bobby Torres of Frightbox Studios and Voidscape joins us this week.  Bobby recorded and mixed Under Sullen Skies and Monarchy of Shadows as well of a host of other metal bands such as Hammer Fight, Windfaerer, Kalopsia and Abacinate.  Most recently, he has completed work on the long-awaited Odyssey of Spite, their EP brought to you by Nefarious Industries. In addition to Bobby, the band features Justin Spaeth (Tombs, Hammer Fight, Abacinate, Putrascension) and Mike Goncalves (Replicant, Windfaerer, Putrascension).   Intro:     “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “The Unsaved” - Voidscape

Bobby Torres of Frightbox Studios and Voidscape joins us this week.  Bobby recorded and mixed Under Sullen Skies and Monarchy of Shadows as well of a host of other metal bands such as Hammer Fight, Windfaerer, Kalopsia and Abacinate.  Most recently, he has completed work on the long-awaited Odyssey of Spite, their EP brought to you by Nefarious Industries. In addition to Bobby, the band features Justin Spaeth (Tombs, Hammer Fight, Abacinate, Putrascension) and Mike Goncalves (Replicant, Windfaerer, Putrascension). Intro:     “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “The Unsaved” - Voidscape

EWB 302 BOBBY TORRES VOIDSCAPE / FRIGHTBOX STUDIO

Mike Hill, front man and founder of metal band Tombs is the man behind the Everything Went Black Podcast. Check out his candid no-holds-barred conversations with guests ranging from extreme metal, punk, hardcore and black metal musicians to writers, martial artists and other free-thinkers.

Pure mma, no nonsense. Could use a  bit more content. Keep it up.

Black Coffee Fight Club

The other reviews tell you what you need to know but in case you missed it: it rules.

Well worth a listen

Everything Went Black Podcast

Randy Larsen

This is an experiment.  Randy and I got together, listened to music and talked about it.  It's our first attempt at this kind of thing, so the technical aspects are evolving as we go.   Brought to you by SAVAGE GOLD COFFEE #staygold

This is an experiment.  Randy and I got together, listened to music and talked about it.  It's our first attempt at this kind of thing, so the technical aspects are evolving as we go. Brought to you by SAVAGE GOLD COFFEE #staygold

PODCAST 116 - MIXTAPE WITH RANDY LARSEN

Terry Graham is an O.G. in the American Punk Scene. He played drums in the Gun Club with the LA Balladeer Jeffrey Lee Pierce as well as the equally legendary band The Bags. He was there for the early days of the L.A. Punk Scene. His forthcoming book, "Punk Like Me" covers all of that action. We get into: the early days of punk Jeffrey Lee Pierce and the Gun Club writing "Punk Like Me"Brought to you by Savage Gold Coffee  #staygold 

Terry Graham is an O.G. in the American Punk Scene. He played drums in the Gun Club with the LA Balladeer Jeffrey Lee Pierce as well as the equally legendary band The Bags. He was there for the early days of the L.A. Punk Scene. His forthcoming book, "Punk Like Me" covers all of that action. We get into: <ul><li>the early days of punk</li> <li>Jeffrey Lee Pierce and the Gun Club</li> <li>writing "Punk Like Me" Brought to you by Savage Gold Coffee #staygold</li> </ul>

PODCAST 106 - Terry Graham (Gun Club, The Bags, Author)

RALPH SCHMIDT

This is a very special episode because I was able to spend about 90 minutes of uninterrupted time talking to my brother Ralph Schmidt of the great band Ultha.  Though Ralph and I do not have any blood relation, I consider him my brother. People come and go from our lives, but Ralph and I have remained close for two decades.   This episode is brought to you by SAVAGE GOLD COFFEE  #staygold

This is a very special episode because I was able to spend about 90 minutes of uninterrupted time talking to my brother Ralph Schmidt of the great band Ultha.  Though Ralph and I do not have any blood relation, I consider him my brother. People come and go from our lives, but Ralph and I have remained close for two decades. This episode is brought to you by SAVAGE GOLD COFFEE #staygold

PODCAST 112 - RALPH SCHMIDT (ULTHA)

Happy New Year Everyone.  One of my best friends Ralph Schmidt of the excellent band Ultha, joins us for a trans-Atlantic discussion of one of mutually favorite movies of the past year, the Todd Phillip's directed Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro. Despite the "woke" crowd denouncing the movie as "just another angry White Man" movie, the film killed it at the box office pulling in over a billion dollars. We touch on some important social topics such as the increasing move toward a "new conservatism" and cancel culture. Dig in!   Intro / Outro:  Ultha "No Fire, Only Smoke"

Happy New Year Everyone.  One of my best friends Ralph Schmidt of the excellent band Ultha, joins us for a trans-Atlantic discussion of one of mutually favorite movies of the past year, the Todd Phillip's directed Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro. Despite the "woke" crowd denouncing the movie as "just another angry White Man" movie, the film killed it at the box office pulling in over a billion dollars. We touch on some important social topics such as the increasing move toward a "new conservatism" and cancel culture. Dig in! Intro / Outro:  Ultha "No Fire, Only Smoke"

162: Joker

Mike Paparo

My old friend Mike Paparo from Inter Arma stopped by for a chat before playing a crushing set at St. Vitus in Brooklyn this past weekend.   Brought to you by SAVAGE GOLD COFFEE #staygold

My old friend Mike Paparo from Inter Arma stopped by for a chat before playing a crushing set at St. Vitus in Brooklyn this past weekend. Brought to you by SAVAGE GOLD COFFEE #staygold

PODCAST 109 : MIKE PAPARO (INTER ARMA)

I’m going to log my opinion about the Jonas Ackerlund biopic Lords of Chaos, a film that has apparently been in the works for 20 plus years. I’m sure a lot of you have your opinions about this film as well. Initially, I was dubious about this film even existing, but ultimately I think as a fan of the music, it’s an important film to at least check out and comment on it.   Listen and feel free to contact me with your comments and thoughts.

I’m going to log my opinion about the Jonas Ackerlund biopic Lords of Chaos, a film that has apparently been in the works for 20 plus years. I’m sure a lot of you have your opinions about this film as well. Initially, I was dubious about this film even existing, but ultimately I think as a fan of the music, it’s an important film to at least check out and comment on it. Listen and feel free to contact me with your comments and thoughts.

EWB 154: Lords of Chaos Film review

Halloween, by far is my favorite time of the year. It has it's own soundtrack that accompanies the darkening skies and is a primer for winter, the mightiest season. My good friend, Ron Martinez, the vocalist of the legendary Final Conflict, bassist in The Lower Class Brats and the man behind Crawlspace Booking joins me for a recollection of our favorite music and movies that capture this beautiful time of year. Oh yeah, this is the "director's cut" of the Metal Matters episode that went up a few days ago. Ron and I went deep.   Intro:     "Don't Fear the Reaper" - Blue Oyster Cult Outro:    "Halloween" - Samhain

Halloween, by far is my favorite time of the year. It has it's own soundtrack that accompanies the darkening skies and is a primer for winter, the mightiest season. My good friend, Ron Martinez, the vocalist of the legendary Final Conflict, bassist in The Lower Class Brats and the man behind Crawlspace Booking joins me for a recollection of our favorite music and movies that capture this beautiful time of year. Oh yeah, this is the "director's cut" of the Metal Matters episode that went up a few days ago. Ron and I went deep. Intro:     "Don't Fear the Reaper" - Blue Oyster Cult Outro:    "Halloween" - Samhain

EWB 160 I Remember Halloween

I apologize for the lull between episodes, I've been busy kicking off Savage Gold Coffee.  A while back, I did a Classic Album Episode with Josh Bayer for Black Flag "In My Head". I said that I'd be doing these on a relatively regular basis; well months later, here's another one.

PODCAST 055 - THE CULT - LOVE

Not only is it the end of the year, but it's the end of another decade.  I run this episode solo and list my top 10 records of the last decade as well as some ruminations of where we are as a culture in my opinion.

Not only is it the end of the year, but it's the end of another decade.  I run this episode solo and list my top 10 records of the last decade as well as some ruminations of where we are as a culture in my opinion.

EWB 161 Time the Avenger 

Eddie Torres

Swapcast with ROCK N ROLL BEER GUY PODCAST. My good friend Eddie Torres and I get together to catch up and talk about our podcasts. Check his out at ROCK N ROLL BEER GUY on Itunes and of the platforms

Swapcast with ROCK N ROLL BEER GUY PODCAST. My good friend Eddie Torres and I get together to catch up and talk about our podcasts. Check his out at ROCK N ROLL BEER GUY on Itunes and of the platforms

PODCAST 133 - EDDIE TORRES (ROCK N ROLL BEER GUY)

Fred Pessaro

Justin Pearson

Fred Pessaro joined us to talk about his newly-launched site CLRVYNT. Fred was formerlly the editor at Noisey, Brooklyn Vegan and Invisible Oranges as well as being a prominent figure in putting on shows in the NYC underground metal and punk scene. Late in the episode, Justin Pearson of RETOX / DEAD CROSS joined us to liven things up a bit.   Brought to you by Savage Gold Coffee  #staygold

Fred Pessaro joined us to talk about his newly-launched site CLRVYNT. Fred was formerlly the editor at Noisey, Brooklyn Vegan and Invisible Oranges as well as being a prominent figure in putting on shows in the NYC underground metal and punk scene. Late in the episode, Justin Pearson of RETOX / DEAD CROSS joined us to liven things up a bit. Brought to you by Savage Gold Coffee #staygold

PODCAST 118 : Fred Pessaro (CLRVYNT) &amp; Justin Pearson (Retox / The Locust / Dead Cross / Head Wound City)

Jeff Episode

Jeff and I are back with another movie episode. Be give out rundown on Richard Stanley's "Color Out of Space" his long-awaited return to feature films. We also talk about "The House that Jack Built" a movie that Jeff cited as one of the best films of the last decade which, much to my chagrin, I just got around to watching.   Intro:          "Yellow Sky" - Deth Crux Outro:          "Spectre" - Former Worlds

Jeff and I are back with another movie episode. Be give out rundown on Richard Stanley's "Color Out of Space" his long-awaited return to feature films. We also talk about "The House that Jack Built" a movie that Jeff cited as one of the best films of the last decade which, much to my chagrin, I just got around to watching. Intro:          "Yellow Sky" - Deth Crux Outro:          "Spectre" - Former Worlds

164: Another Mike and Jeff Episode

Jason Hellmann

Jason Hellmann and I have been friends for close to two decades. We met during the late 90’s in Boston when I started seeing him shooting photos at a lot of the shows I went to. Hellmann, in my estimation, was one of the best photographers to document the early Hydrahead, late-90’s New England hardcore metal scene. More recently, the has been embarking on these Jack London-esque adventures to far flung corners of the globe. Ever wonder what it’s like to be trapped on the ice? Or what it’s like to be incarcerated in Iran? Check out this episode and find out.

Jason Hellmann and I have been friends for close to two decades. We met during the late 90’s in Boston when I started seeing him shooting photos at a lot of the shows I went to. Hellmann, in my estimation, was one of the best photographers to document the early Hydrahead, late-90’s New England hardcore metal scene. More recently, the has been embarking on these Jack London-esque adventures to far flung corners of the globe. Ever wonder what it’s like to be trapped on the ice? Or what it’s like to be incarcerated in Iran? Check out this episode and find out.

EWB 148: Jason Hellmann

Jaci Raia, author of KVLT, THE LEFT HAND PATH stops by along with Zev Deans.  KVLT is a resource for independent, creative professionals who usually are great at the creative part but fall short on the business side.   Brought to you by SAVAGE GOLD COFFEE   #staygold

Jaci Raia, author of KVLT, THE LEFT HAND PATH stops by along with Zev Deans.  KVLT is a resource for independent, creative professionals who usually are great at the creative part but fall short on the business side. Brought to you by SAVAGE GOLD COFFEE #staygold

PODCCAST 121 - JACI RAIA AND ZEV DEANS

Bobby Ferry

Bobby Ferry of the band 16 joins us for another action packed episode of the podcast.  A few years ago, our bands toured together, traveled in the same van, shared a lot of the same gear, slept in the the same motel room and survived a few harrowing overnight drive. It all adds to life's rich pastiche.   Be sure to check out "Lifespan of a Moth" the new record by 16 on Relapse Records   Brought to you by Savage Gold Coffee  #staygold

Bobby Ferry of the band 16 joins us for another action packed episode of the podcast.  A few years ago, our bands toured together, traveled in the same van, shared a lot of the same gear, slept in the the same motel room and survived a few harrowing overnight drive. It all adds to life's rich pastiche. Be sure to check out "Lifespan of a Moth" the new record by 16 on Relapse Records Brought to you by Savage Gold Coffee #staygold

PODCAST 114 - BOBBY FERRY (-16-)

Dyami Bryant joins me to discuss the future of ABC NO RIO and the "Final Show" that happened this past weekend.   ABC NO RIO is a social center located in NYC's Lower East Side and was founded in 1980. In addition the the weekly hardcore punk matinees, ABC NO RIO features a dark room, art gallery, silkscreening setup, zine library and public computer lab. Despite the encroachment of the dollar-hungry yuppie horde, they continue to prevail.  As more and more of New York's culture is torn down and replaced by generic capitalism, institutions like ABC NO RIO battle to survive and are as crucial as ever.

Dyami Bryant joins me to discuss the future of ABC NO RIO and the "Final Show" that happened this past weekend. ABC NO RIO is a social center located in NYC's Lower East Side and was founded in 1980. In addition the the weekly hardcore punk matinees, ABC NO RIO features a dark room, art gallery, silkscreening setup, zine library and public computer lab. Despite the encroachment of the dollar-hungry yuppie horde, they continue to prevail.  As more and more of New York's culture is torn down and replaced by generic capitalism, institutions like ABC NO RIO battle to survive and are as crucial as ever.

PODCAST 107 - DYAMI BRYANT ABC NO RIO EPISODE

The best podcast episodes on physical health. Episodes talk about your diet, sleep, exercise and all the things that people do to improve their physical health and live a healthier life. This topic is for everyone, with applications in all of our everyday lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Physical Health & Your Body

The best self improvement podcast episodes. From improving productivity, to finding purpose in your life to what constitutes freedom, this topic is on anything and everything that can help people to improve their lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!