The Big Truth Podcast

In this episode, Truth hangs with Roger Chouinard – a record store/label owner, author, promoter, WWE/WWF wrestler appearance manager, and all around hustler/entrepreneur! The two discuss Rogers' history, music, business – and what you can do in order for your business to make money during the corona quarantine/shutdown of non-essential business, motorcycles/choppers, vinyl, managing professional wrestlers, flea market booths, tattoo shops, and more! Follow Roger: IG: @purchasestreetrecords As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we d - you'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review and help spread the word! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)

In this episode, Truth interviews Jimmy Gestapo – New York hardcore punk pioneer and frontman for the legendary band Murphy's Law. The two discuss Jimmy's history, growing up punk rock, music, motorcycles / choppers, tour stories, changes in the punk/hardcore scene, hardcore lifers, the corona virus and the resulting quarantine, politics, and more! Follow Jimmy: IG: @murphyslawnyc / @creepynyc As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)

In this episode, Truth hangs and ties one on with Brian from Chainay Kustoms – a pinstriper, machinist, and metal fabricator. The two discuss Chainay's background, the realities of quitting your job and starting your own business, motorcycles, hot rods, pinstriping, art, fabrication, tattooing, covid lockdown, shop etiquette, and more! We also bring back the Mystery Bag of Shooters! Thanks to Steve the Creep for dropping off a bag of schnaps, fireball, and vodka nips! This episode also sponsored by Hijinx Apparel (IG: @hijinxapparel / www.hijinxapparel.com) – give them a follow, buy some gear, and show them some love! Follow Brian: IG: @chainay_kustoms WWW: www.chainaykustoms.com As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)

In this episode, Truth interviews Walter from Kickstart Cycle, Cheap Thrills Show, and the Gypsy Run. The two discuss Walter's background in music (Walter was road crew for Anthrax, Alice in Chains, Bon Jovi, John Cougar, etc.), motorcycles and the motorcycle industry, the realities of running a motorcycle shop, motorcycle events, being on Covid lockdown, and more! Be sure to listen after the sponsor shout outs – Truth and Walter got into even more motorcycle tech talk! For more info on Walter: IG: @kickstartcycle / @cheapthrillsnj / @gypsy_run Web: kickstartcycle.com / cheapthrillsshow.com / gypsyrun.com As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com

In this episode, Truth interviews Frankie Loyal – an actor best known for his role as "Hank" on the FX TV show "Mayans MC", and drummer of the Oi!/punk band Rile 9 Collective. The two discuss Frankie's background in music and acting, his current and upcoming projects, motorcycles, being on Covid lockdown, and more! Follow Frankie: IG: @frankieloyal As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com

In this episode, Truth interviews Joehawk – guitarist who has played in bands such as: Hammer & The Nails, Battle Ruins, Lovely Lads, Rival Mob, etc. The two discuss Joe's background / bands, music (hardcore, punk, Oi!), 60's/70's/80's classic B-movies & posters, collecting stuff, subcultures, tour stories, weird / paranormal occurrences, and more! Follow Joe: IG: @drhawk / @hammerandthenails Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!

In this episode, Truth interviews Ryan Packer – bass player for the bands Slapshot, Star & Stripes and American War Machine. Ryan has also been a tour manager and road crew for bands such as the Street Dogs and Dropkick Murphy's. The two get hammered and discuss Ryan's history, music, choppers, motorcycle shows, tour stories, the corona virus and its' resulting quarantine, growing up punk rock, politics, and more! For more information: IG: @believeinpacker / @slapshotboston / @americanwarmachineofficial As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] Support our sponsors! : - Choppahead Kustoms (www.choppahead.com / IG: @choppahead) - Chopcult (www.chopcult.com / IG: @chopcult) - Omerta (www.omertamia.com / IG: @omertamia)

In this episode, Truth interviews Ruben Lipkind – player in bands such as the New Darkbuster, The Chosen Ones, and Hudson Falcons. Ruben is also a punk rock / reggae DJ and a "team manager" in the music industry. The two discuss Ruben's history as well as his past, present and future projects, music, his time on the road as road crew for Agnostic Front, working with Bushwick Bill of the Ghetto Boys, the corona virus, punk rock and politics, etc. *Note, Truth got a little drunk and might have gone on a couple tirades… For more information: IG: @rubenlipkind EMAIL: [email protected] As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Leave a review and let us know what you think! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth

In this episode, Truth interviews Esoteric - member of rap duo 7L & Esoteric and the hip hop super groups Czarface (with Inspectah Deck of Wu-Tang Clan), Army of the Pharoas, and the Demigodz. The two discuss Eso's influences, career, history, and future plans with music and beyond – as well as reminisce about past good times, comics, movies, dogs, comedy and more… IG: @czarface_eso www.Czarface.com As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth

In this episode, Truth interviews Bean're – the infamous motorcycle personality / party host known as the Mayor of Fun, author, and adventure motorcycle mentor. Show note: *Bean're called in from Vietnam, so there was a slight delay on the call! The two discuss motorcycles, life on the road, riding adventures around the world, Bean'res new motorcycle adventure tour operation in Vietnam, and more! For more information on Bean're: IG: @everything_beanre www.everythingbeanre.com As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth

In this episode, Truth interviews Slaine - acclaimed rapper and actor. Slaine is a solo artist and also member of the hip hop super group La Coka Nostra (with Ill Bill, Danny Boy/Everlast of House of Pain). He is also an actor in feature films such as: Gone Baby Gone, The Town, Killing Them Softly, By the Gun, Central Intelligence, and more. The two discuss music, movies, paying dues, and the changing of society and musical subcultures over the past few decades – in addition to Slaine's background, history., and career path. For more information on Slaine: IG/Twitter: @slainesworld Facebook.com/Slaine.Official As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth

In this episode, Truth interviews Craig Silverman - guitarist for NY hardcore legends Agnostic Front, as well as Boston's own American War Machine. He's also the former guitarist for renowned hardcore acts such as: Slapshot, Blood for Blood, Only Living Witness, etc. The two discuss heavy music, Craig's influences and history, and the sacrifices you make to be a professional, touring musician. For more information on Craig: IG: @agnosticfrontnyc @americanwarmachineofficial As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth

In this episode, Truth interviews Lenny Lashley, veteran of the Boston punk rock scene. Lenny has fronted and/or played guitar in such bands as Darkbuster, Gang of One, and the Street Dogs - just to name a few! He also recently just got off tour playing guitar for CJ Ramone. The two discuss music, Lenny's influences and history, sobriety, as well as random weirdness in Southcoast, MA … For more information on Lenny: IG: @lennylashley @thenewdarkbuster YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwvchGWvJeDRl2afvMDq3w To purchase Darkbuster & Gang of One music/merch: http://piratespressrecords.com/ As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth

In this episode, Truth interview Johannes - a Netherlands native now based out of Boston, MA. Johannes is a world renowned tattooer, and curator of the Tattoo Flash Collective. The two discuss growing up in, and the scenes around tattoo's, punk rock/hardcore music, and motorcycles - as well as Johannes' obsession with gold! For more information in Johannes: Black Stallion Tattoo: http://www.blackstalliontattoo.com Tattoo Flash Collective: http://tattooflashcollective.com IG: @blackstalliontattoo @tattooflashcollective As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth

In this short prelude, Big Truth discusses the rationale and focus of the show - as well as his personal background. Don't forget to hit subscribe!