Everything Went Black Podcast

EWB 159: Adam Smyer

A few week’s ago, I reviewed “Knucklehead” the debut novel by Adam Smyers.  Through the magic of social media, Adam and I were able to connect and he was kind enough to be this week’s guest.

Adam is an attorney, martial artist and self-proclaimed mediocre bassist. He lives in the Bay Area with his wife and cats. Knucklehead was the sole title shortlisted for the 2018 Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence.

Intro:          "Scarecrow" - Ministry

Outro:          "Stay Close to Me" - Bad Brains

 

EWB 158 Ric Ocasek

When I was a kid, New Wave was starting to seep into the minds of suburban youth across the country. The Cars were the first band that I cam across that deflected me from my steady diet of Black Sabbath and Judas Priest.  When I heard of Ric Ocasek’s passing, I felt like I should put out an episode reflecting the impact his music had on me during the formative years of my life

Intro:          "Since You're Gone"

Outro:         "Drive"

 

EWB 157 Knucklehead

Knucklehead – Adam Smyer

In addition my normal reflections on an abnormal world, I review “Knucklehead” the debut novel by Adam Smyer. It was one of those books that stayed with me days, weeks after I read it.

Check it out!

https://www.amazon.com/Knucklehead-Adam-Smyer/dp/1617755877

Intro:                    “Cleaved Asunder” – Diocletian

Outro:                  “Don’t Give in” – Cro Mags

 

EWB 156 The Watcher and other Tales

In this episode I bring everybody up to speed with some band-related news on new records, and what it’s like to have a regular job after three years of being a hunter-gatherer.  Also, as a bonus, we have Eugene Robinson talking about his “Watcher” concept and his interesting beliefs about past lives. Initially this was going to be the next “Night Talk” episode but a bag phone connection and some less-than-acceptable audio quality stood in my way.

 

Intro:                    “Cleaved Asunder” – Diocletian

Outro:                  “Next to Nothing” – Savage Republic

Night Talk 003: Cat Cabral

Welcome to Night Talk, a podcast dedicated to hidden knowledge, the occult, paranormal and the shadowy corners of our lives.

 

Witchcraft has been in our vernacular for centuries, but often misunderstood; misunderstood at times to a dire extent. Atrocities such as the Salem Witch Trials and European persecution has plagued the witch for time immemorial.

 

These days there seems to be a renaissance of witchcraft and the occult as it enters modern consciousness. You can see it in media, art and music. Could we be moving into a new era of awareness.

 

Cat Cabral, my guest for this episode is a practicing witch, Tarot reader and occultist. We had a great conversation about the her journey as a practicing witch as well as the different philosophies and practices that she utilizes on a regular basis.

 

You can find Cat on the web at https://moonagemagic.com/ where you can find out more about her classes, publications or even book a Taro reading.

 

Intro / Outro: “Dark River” - Coil

Night Talk 002: Tom Eisele Occultist

Professional astrologer, psychic counselor, author and playwright, Tom Eisele joins us for this episode.

We cover a lot of ground including the nature of consciousness, ceremonial magick, tarot and most recently Tom’s foray into drama and play writing, an endeavor that came fairly late in life to him.

 

If you want to reach Tom, head over his website the13thpath.com

 

 

Music: “Cold Lake “ - Coil

EWB 155 Tony Bellis Kings County Brewers Collective

Tony Bellis, co-founder of Kings County Brewers Collective and lifeling metalhead, joins us this episode. Tony and KCBC are behind the recent Tombs / Savage Cold Coffee lager that was unleashed at this year’s Decibel Metal and Beer Fest.

 

Tony discusses the beginnings of one of Brooklyn’s coolest breweries and how his love of extreme music plays into the mission statement of Kings County Brewers Collective.

 

Intro:              “Body Bags” – Obituary

Outro:             “Goetia” – Triptykon

Night Talk 001: Tom Holzer and Barry Pirro Connecticut Ghost Hunters

I’m back with a new mission statement for Everything Went Black. Welcome to the debut episode of Night Talk, a new series on the EWB podcast channel. We will be focusing on the occult, paranormal and esoterica; for long time listeners of the show, these aren’t necessarily new topics but in the coming months, we’ll be spending a lot more time exploring the darker recesses of philosophy and practice.

 

Welcome Tom Holzer and Barry Pirro, two tri-state area-based Paranormal Investigators.

 

Barry Pirro is a paranormal investigator with over 12 years experience. He has conducted hundreds of investigations at haunted locations in and around Connecticut, and has been a consultant for the paranormal TV shows Ghost Adventures, A Haunting, and Paranormal Survivor. Barry lectures extensively about the paranormal, and he has been interviewed for newspaper and magazine articles, radio shows, and podcasts. His website ConnecticutGhostHunter.com is one of the top paranormal websites in Connecticut. 

 

Barry's partner, Tom Holzer, contributes the quantitative aspect to the effort, employing measurement, audio and video techniques and a decided scientific approach. Together, they seek to provide understanding and guidance to their clients.

 

For more information, EVP audio clips (ghost voices), case files, true ghost stories, and contact information visit ConnecticutGhostHunter.com 

 

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EWB 154: Lords of Chaos Film review

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 153: ASSEMBLING THE PIECES OF THE COLLAGE WITH RYAN PATTERSON

I’ve counted Ryan Patterson part of my inner circle of friends for over 2 decades, having met him back in the late 90’s when he was playing in a band called The National Acrobat. I’ve been tracking his career ever since, through a series of great bands including Coliseum, Black Cross among others. Ryan’s newest creative output is manifested in Fotocrime who’s debut LP “Principle of Pain” was released on his own Auxiliary Records in the US and Golden Antenna in Europe.

 

Ryan and I get into all of the music stuff as well as some significant changes that have effected his life.

 

Intro:  “Gods in the Dark” – Fotocrime

Outro: “Love in the Dark” - Fotocrime