Uncontained

Listen in as I talk to Bloke C, a Hip Hop artist from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He brings a unique mix of Country, Blues, Rock and Jazz; creating his own unique style of Hip Hop. In this episode we talk about how he started rapping, the difficulties he faces being a rapper from the mid-west, and what he wants people to take away from his shows along with what the future holds for him. With his diverse sound he has proven he is not your average rapper. Listen for yourself as I debut “Programed Pain” a track off Bloke C’s upcoming yet to be titled album featuring Henri O'Connor on guitar.You can find Bloke C’s latest album Love for What and the rest of his discography on iTunes. https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bloke-c/id530404421 https://www.facebook.com/THEREALBLOKEC/https://www.youtube.com/user/therealblokechttps://www.reverbnation.com/blokechttps://blokec.bandcamp.com/https://soundcloud.com/therealblokec See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I talk to Hannibal Haynes, an up and coming comic from LA. Although he is a self–proclaimed lifelong comic, it wasn’t until he retired from his 9 to 5 that he finally made his way to the stage. Hannibal has been performing for 3 years now, gaining experience on stage and even taking classes to help bring his stand-up to the next level.We discuss some advice Damon Wayans once gave him after a show and what his goals are for the future. If you are in the Riverside, California area, make sure you check Hannibal out live at the grand opening of Joe’s Pizza Parlor on September 16. I had a great time talking to Hannibal and am inspired because he is proving it is never too late to chase a life-long dream and truly live Uncontained.https://www.facebook.com/james.haynes.568847Instagram: @hannibal54 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I talk to Iowa based actress and model, Lyn Keren. Lyn has been stage acting since she was a child but only started modeling and film acting within the past couple of years. In this short time, she created enough buzz to get signed to The Peak Agency in Des Moines, Iowa. Some of Lyn’s work includes One Good Performance, The Girl in the Green Army Jacket, and Burial—a movie that she worked on with Tom Garland, guest of Uncontained episode #1.In this episode Lyn and I talk about her past work and what it’s like acting in front of camera, and how she uses social media to land acting jobs. We also talk about her upcoming project that starts filming in 2 months called Sasquatch: Boss of the Forest.You can help Lyn create some buzz about “September 16th” an alien invasion movie she was in, written and directed by Connor Botts. The buzz can help get this film finished and released!https://www.youtube.com/user/LynKerenhttps://www.facebook.com/Lyn-Keren-1463017140639606/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5990870/?r

This week I talk to Illinois based Artist, Christian Bernal, of Graphic Flesh Tattoos. Christian majored in art at Illinois State University and studied a wide range of art forms. He is not only a tattoo artist, but a painter, photographer, musician, spoken-word performer, stand-up comic and storyteller. Christian describes his art, or the creative flow, as “a kind of river I have access to flow down… and while I may choose the tools I wish to take on each trip, and often have a particular aim for each excursion, at journeys end it is rarely what I envisioned at the onset.”Christian and I talk about a couple of big art exhibits he has coming up. Starting September 3rd and through November, you can check out his first solo exhibition called Alienum Extasis at the Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada. In October he has “Tattoo Artists: Beyond the Skin” from October 7th through November 26th at ARTSPACE: Racine Art Council Gallery, in Racine, Wisconsin, which features non-tattoo art from a collection of t

Host of the podcast "The Bay Area Band Show" Steve O'Sullivan drops in to live Uncontained this week. We talk about his podcast which shines a spotlight on bands from around the San Francisco Bay Area, and bands touring through the area. The Bay Area Band Show gives insight to the personality of the bands along with a look into their creative process. Steve's interviewing style is relaxed and honestly interested in what his guests have to say, creating a great conversational tone. New episodes of The Bay Area Band Show every Wednesday on your favorite pod player.http://www.thebayareabandshow.com/http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/steve-osullivan/the-bay-area-band-showhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bay-area-band-show/id1089255517?mt=2https://www.facebook.com/thebayareabandshowhttps://www.facebook.com/steve.osullivan.942https://twitter.com/bayareabandshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I am dubbing Episode 27 “The Lost Episode” featuring San Francisco based musician, Kevin Patrick. This episode was recorded back in January before launching Uncontained, so the format of this episode does not 100% follow the format you’ve come to know and love—and it is proof that we are capable of evolving and becoming better at our passions with experience.Kevin and I talk about his solo project, Field Medic. He is also in the band Rin Tin Tiger and has his own label called Sun Room Recordz & Salon. Our conversation ranges from what inspires his music to how he started his label, and what he means by salon. We even talk about how he accidentally got caught up in a scam while in Los Angeles.Enjoy this throwback episode of Uncontained with Kevin Patrick! You can get more info on Kevin and his bands via the links below. Follow the band camp links to hear more tracks from Field Medic.#LiveUncontainedhttps://www.facebook.com/kevnsullivanhttps://www.facebook.com/fieldmedicmusic/http://www.fieldmedic.bandcamp.

New York City based Stand-up Comic and Co-host of Idiots on Parade, the “Too Ugly for TV” podcast, Jake Vevera, stops by to share how he Lives Uncontained. We talk about his move from the Midwest to New York, how his podcast and stand-up cross-influence each other, and how he has grown as a comic. Jake reveals knowing when to target religion and politics, and when to leave the politics to the news anchors and give the crowd the style of comedy they want while keeping your artistic dignity.Check out Jakes Podcast with Co-Host Nathan Timmel—my guest on episode 10 of Uncontained. You can find new episodes of Idiots on Parade every Monday and “comedy bumps” from both Jake and Nathan throughout the week on iTunes or your favorite Podcast player.Idiots on Parade: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-128-yom-kippur-military/id1038292931?i=1000353383260&mt=2https://www.facebook.com/jake.veveraTwitter: @jakevevera See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 25 I talk to Susan McCollom, a talented voiceover actor and coach. I met Susan as a student in one of her classes. She has been the voice of many national ads, characters for cartoons, video games and much more. Susan has helped some big names in the voiceover business get their start, including Carlos Alazraqui from "Reno 911" and voice of the Taco Bell dog, and Adam Harrington, who has voiced many video games including "The Walking Dead" and is currently the voice of 'Bigby' in the game "The Wolf Among Us." Susan is currently working with former student, Thessaly Lerner, on her DreamWorks cartoon "Astrid Strudelman, the Unicorn Whisperer." It was great catching up with Susan and hearing her stories about working in voice over and life in general. Listen to the show all the way through and take advantage of a free Voiceover Lesson! #LiveUncontainedhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/uncontained/id1089066063?mt=2\http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/uncontained?refid=asahttps://soundcloud.com/uncontaine

In episode 24 I talk with Sean Mallett, Adan Robledo, Marshall Garcia, and Andres Giron aka “Teddy” of As We Watch Them Fall. AWWTF is a Tucson based post-hardcore band referred to me by past Uncontained guest, Alex Best (episode 17). AWWTF is currently recording their upcoming album “All We Have” at Alex’s studio, Elastik Labs. Be the first to hear their unreleased track “Lady Lush” only on Uncontained!The guys talk about their writing and recording process and how their different musical influences create the diverse sound of AWWTF, which is both brutal and melodic. We also talk about playing on the All Stars Tour, and pranks they play on each other. I had fun recording this interview and I think you will enjoy listening.https://aswewatchthemfall.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/AsWeWatchThemFall/?fref=tsTwitter @AWWTFband2Instagram @Aswewatchthemfall#LiveUncontained See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cory Polster is a Stand up Comic out of LA he is a regular performer at the Hollywood Improv, Hollywood Laugh Factory and has been Made at the World Famous Comedy Store by Mitzi Shore. We talk about the times in his life where he has put comedy first. From taking the stage instead of a seat in a classroom, buying all of his own tickets to bringer shows and even when it comes to relationships. Listen to episode 23 of Uncontained and see how love of comedy drives Cory Polster.Find out what Cory is up to and where his next shows are at www.corypolster.com and on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mrcorypolster?fref=ts You can also see some of his videos on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqpu-XYpl6A--BkXbh_PF4QuS-wObHoS4 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex "Koolaid" Ansel is a stand up comic from San Antonio TX. You can see him on stage touring the country with WWE Hall of Famer Jake the Snake Roberts as the opening act for the "Unspoken Word Tour". For tour stops and dates go to www.alexansel.com and find a show near you. Alex and I talk about how cool it is to be making a living doing all of the things he got in trouble for in school and how touring with a WWE Hall of Famer has changed his life in more ways than one. https://www.facebook.com/ComedianAlexAnselTwiter / Instagram @y2koolaid See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 021 the host of 'Sleep With Me' podcast, Drew Ackerman, AKA 'Dearest Scooter' to his listeners, talks about his podcast and why he decided to create a podcast designed to put people to sleep. If you are an insomniac, or just have trouble falling asleep sometimes, this episode is for you. Drew explains where he comes up with the plots of his adult bedtime stories. Listen in on this one-of-a-kind interview on Uncontained. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sharon is a singer song writer who teaches people how to balance their minds and become better singers through breathing techniques and vocal exercises, with a mix of yoga and meditation. In her Singing Body Seminar, Sharon talks about her music career, her latest album Ricochet, life in general, and how she lives Uncontained.Websitehttp://www.sharonbousquet.com/Find Sharon's Musichttp://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sharonbousquet3Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/singingbodyseminar/?fref=tshttps://www.facebook.com/booskie7 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I talk to the Lead singer and guitar player of Vinyl Spectrum, Frank Fusco. Vinyl Spectrum's music has been used on a number of TV shows and movies including Night Shift and upcoming movie Holding Patterns. They've even had their music in a Juicy Couture commercial. This episode includes two full Vinyl Spectrum tracks their brand new track "Plush Interior" featuring Watsky and "Mind in Overdrive" which will be featured on the upcoming movie "Holding Patterns"#LiveUncontainedhttp://vinylspectrum.com/https://www.facebook.com/VinylSpectrum/?fref=tshttps://www.facebook.com/frank.fusco.14?fref=ts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You most likely know him as the GEICO Caveman. John Lehr Stops by Uncontained to talk about what he and his creative partner Nancy Hower at Howler.tv have been working on. We also talk about his Hulu series Quick Draw and how the show is made. Along with some exciting projects that are in the works. www.howler.tvTwitter@johnlehr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex Best is the Lead Engineer and Co-founder of Elastik Labs. He got his start in 2010 out of his parents basement and relocated to Tucson in 2011. His mission is to provide clients with an intimidation free experience when recording at Elastik Labs. With the view that the Engineer is the gateway between the performer and the world musically. Alex has a lot of great advice for the aspiring sound engineer and bands looking to record to make sure they get the most out of their recording sessions. Plus at the beginning of this episode get a sneak peak at an unreleased track from As We Watch Them Fall one of the bands Alex is recording at Elastik Labs. www.facebook.com/alexbest?fref=tswww.elastiklabs.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A touring musician for 25 years Dave Zollo has become influential in the Mid-West Blues Scene. Dave stared his own record label "Trailer records" Offering a more artist focused approach compaired to the traditional major labels. Since shutting down Trailer Records Dave is best known Dave is known best for his vocals and piano playing in his bands 'David Zollo and the Body Electric' and 'Middle Western.' In this episode you will get a sneak peak of Dave's up coming CD titled "For Hire" Enjoy Episode 016 with Dave Zollo #LiveUncontainedwww.davezollo.com twitter.com/davezollofacebook.com/david.zolloinstagram.com/davidzollo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Known for being the youngest comedian to ever have his own show on the Vegas Strip at the age of 22. He has been billed as the best dirty comic since Jack Benny. He has given many comics their first shows including me. Comedian "Donzilla"Don Tjernagel does his first ever Skype interview on Uncontained. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHpwh5ndZtWkisETZYbNHdghttp://don-zilla.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=753684511 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joshua Cabaza is a stay at home dad by day and host of the podcast Daddy Nooooo! featuring his 3 year old son. By night he is a stand-up comic. We talk about bombing on stage, how scary it could be if Trump wins, and the power of the Monkey Wand. #LiveUncontainedFaceboookhttps://www.facebook.com/joshua.cabaza?fref=tshttps://www.facebook.com/FunnymanComedyWorksDaddy Nooooo!soundcloudhttps://soundcloud.com/joshua-cabaza https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/daddy-nooooo!/id1088694218?mt=2 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join the conversation with Program Director and on air personality at Lansing Michigan's WQHH Power 96.5, Big D Don Black. Don started doing radio when he was 16 years old. He has worked as an on air personality in just about every radio format besides country. With years of experience, Don has some great advice for both aspiring DJ's and musicians trying to get their music on the radio. Listen in as we share some stories and do our best to fix racism in America; or at least we have an open discussion about it.Twitter / Instagram / Snapchat: @bigddonblackhttps://www.facebook.com/bigddonblackhttp://www.power965fm.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.