Mark Jolliffe Podcasts

Episode 164: In this episode, Mark is joined by returning guest- Hip Hop artist Piff Penny. Here, we talk about his new EP with Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha "Penny For Your Thoughts". We also discuss, Piff's past projects and future projects, performing live and his first memories of Hip Hop music and culture as we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop. Check…

Episode 163: In this episode, Mark is once again joined by Hip Hop artist Dre Cobbs to talk about his new project "American Aborigine". We also discuss the meaning of the title of the album, the passing of two wrestling stars and Dre Cobbs shares his early Hip Hop memories. Check out Dre Cobbs here-https://unitedmasters.com/a/dre-cobbs Mark also ta…

Episode 162: In this episode, Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist Squeegie Oblong. We talk about his new project "Tanface". Discussion also includes the concept of the album, incorporating art into the project, how gangster Bob Ross is, sports betting and Oblong's first memories of Hip Hop. Check out Squeegie Oblong music- https://itsobitch…

Episode 161: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist DJ Jaymob about his new EP "Paying Homage to Hip Hop". We also discuss his early memories of Hip Hop, how important those early tapes from radio shows were, working with multiple artists on his project and future projects. Check out DJ Jaymob at- www.gasfacerecords.com Mark also talks abo…

Episode 160: In this special episode of Infinite Banter, Mark is joined by Hip Hop pioneers Kool Rock Ski of "The Fat Boys" and Kool Kim of "The UMC's" for two separate segments to talk about 50 years of Hip Hop. Also, personal memories and stories from past guests- Musik G, DJ Real One, Sham and Mr. Hooper, as well as flashback segments from iconi…

Episode 159: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Reno RX, to talk about his new album "Phreebase Pharoah". We also talk about how long he has been doing Hip Hop music, the messages within his tracks and meeting Prodigy of "Mobb Deep" and how that effected him focusing on doing music. Check out Reno RX- https://music.apple.com/us/album…

Episode 158: In this episode, Mark chops it up with Hip Hop artist King Adroit. We talk about his new project "Himology", past projects, the scene in North Carolina, the concept of the new project and grilling early in the morning. Check out King Adroit- https://linktr.ee/kingadroit Mark also previews which movie will be part of the next installmen…

Episode 157: In this episode, Mark talks once again with hip Hop duo M Doc Diego and DBTZ of Manzu Beats about their latest project- "Universal Tongues III". We talk about doing three "Universal Tongues" albums, differences between them, connecting on creating music when Diego is in Rochester New York and DBTZ is in Spain and what to expect next. C…

Episode 156: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Tzarizm to talk about his new album "O.T.H.E.R." We also discuss his growing up in places like Memphis and Florida, the concept of this album, working production and being a lyricist. Check out Tzarizm- https://linktr.ee/tzarizm Mark also talks about the recent air quality in Chicago be…

Episode 155: In this episode, Mark is joined by film maker, actor and founder of Womp Stomp Films- Vincente Disanti, to talk about his up coming project "Never Hike Alone 2" the follow up to "Never Hike Alone" and "Never Hike In The Snow" that center around the "Friday the 13th" franchise and the Jason Voorhees character. Vincente talks about the i…

Episode 154: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Squeegie Oblong to talk about his current project "After These Messages" and how it's inspired by Saturday morning cartoons and has commercials breaks throughout the album. We also talk about favorite cereals, cartoons, his upcoming project "Tanface" and we discuss being big fans of Sad…

Episode 153: In this episode, Mark is joined by two guests. First, we kick things off with Hip Hop artist- Jamal Gasol to talk about his new EP with producer VHS "Tales From the Trenches" as well as Gasol living in Niagara Falls New York, being inspired by the movie "Tales From the Hood" and working with artists like Eddie Kaine. Check out the albu…

Episode 152: In this episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Sham about his long career in Hip Hop, albums he did with The Professor, working with icons like Masta Ace, obstacles as an independent artist, perceptions of white Hip Hop artists in the early days and giving Coney Island it's props for it's long history at the forefront of Hip Hop music…

Episode 151: In this episode, Mark is joined once again by Dios Negasi of The Hip Hop crew Reagan Era Records to talk about their project "The Black House". We also discuss comparisons to other Hip Hop collectives, putting the album together, drinking Bacardi 151 and a funny YouTube video Dios told Mark about. Check out Reagan Era Records on all st…

Episode 150: In this episode, the 150th episode of Infinite Banter, Mark is joined by Chicago Hip Hop icon E. C. Illa. We talk about his new album from Headnock Records- "The Headnock Remixes (1993-1995)". E.C. talks about having his classic songs remixed for the project by Headnock producers- DJ Real One & Cache 22. We also discuss, his book "Fat …

Episode 149: Mark is joined by two actors, who both have starred on the TV series "The Walking Dead". Kerry Cahill, who plays Dianne from season 7-11 and Theodus Crane who played Big Tiny on season 3, joined the show to talk about their time on TWD, their start in acting, working with past guests on the podcast like Joshua Mikel, Jayson Warner Smit…

Episode 148: Mark is joined by guests, Hip Hop duo G-Milz and Raw Leaf to talk about their new album with producer Hxlysmxkes called "Mask Covered Faces". We also discussed the Hip Hop scene in Baltimore, the recent Wrestle Mania, cartoons like "MASK", how realistic is "The Wire" to how Baltimore is now and more. Check out their album M.C.F. Mask C…

Episode 147: In this episode, Mark is joined by guest- artist Nathan Hamill. We talk about Hamill's webcomic with Eric Filipkowski "2 Dumb Dinos", his vinyl figures like Kaiju Frankenstien, which appeared in the hit movie "M3GAN", video games, having cameos in Star Wars films and we even talk about "ALF". Make sure to visit Nathan Hamill at C2E2 at…

Episode 146: In this episode, Mark chops it up with the one and only Rhinoceros Funk! We talk about his show Guerrilla Grooves Radio with co-host DJ Fred Ones, coming up doing college radio, favorite guets on Guerrilla Grooves, his music, including tracks from his recent album "Silent Funk" with Silent Someone, watching bad movies, knife wielding b…

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Episode 145: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Midaz The Beast about his new album with Delle Digga "The Devil's Playground". We discuss videos from the album, WWE storylines with The Bloodline, future projects and Mark jokes about wearing dad shoes aka Nike Monarchs. Check out Midaz The Beast at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=PAAaZBL35am8hPIg2eS…

Episode 144: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Money Stacks to talk about his album "Hustla 2". We also discuss his coming up in Harlem, future projects and the video for his new single "The Real Blow". Check out Money Stacks on bandcamp: https://moneystacks.bandcamp.com/album/hu-tla-2-2 Mark also talks about hanging out with past guest and longtime…

Episode 143: Mark talks with comedy writer and roaster Neil Berliner. We talk about his writing on numerous comedy roasts for celebrities like William Shatner and Flavor Flav, Friars Roasts, working with Comedy icons like Greg Giraldo and Gilbert Gottfried, working on Howard Stern and we discuss his new book "Ha Ha History: The First History Book Y…

Episode 142: Mark talks with Hip Hop duo Shottie and TeV95 about their recent project "Goat Farm" as well as past projects like "Moskvitch 1/3-3/3". We also discuss who are the "GOATs" of Hip Hop, the passing of Trugoy from De La Soul, working with other artists, Michael Jordan, James Bond films and pros and cons to being independent vs on a major …

Episode 141: Mark is joined by iconic DJ, Producer and member of the legendary Hip Hop group "Lords of The Underground". We talk about his start in music, growing up in Cleveland, first meeting his fellow members of Lords of The Underground, Marley Marl, what 50 years of Hip Hop means to him, performing overseas and if their group gets the proper d…

Episode 140: Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist Spirit Jaliyaa about his new album "Grand Rising Matters". We also discuss his idea behind the song "Country Soul", riding public transportation, appreciation for Morris Day and future projects. Check out Spirit Jaliyaa on all platforms and at https://www.spiritjaliyaa.com/ Mark also talks ab…

Episode 139: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Shaw Calhoune. In his third appearance on the show, Shaw talks about his new album "Fly Langston", the jazz feel of it, Langston Hughes, Harlem Renaissance, past and future projects as well as Shaw's picks for which teams will be left standing in The NBA playoffs this year. Check out Shaw Calhoune on Ba…

Episode 138: Mark is joined by Hip Hop duo Azariah and Laddie, talking about their new album "Phase III: Blessed and Highly Favored". We also talk about the scene in Rochester New York, how they met, the difference between this album and the previous "phase" albums as well as future projects and wrestling. Check out Azariah and Laddie on Bandcamp- …

Episode 137: Mark is joined by Hip Hop DJ and Producer DJ Real One. We talk about his latest project "Short Attention Span Beats" but mostly discuss who is "The Goat" of Hip Hop? Fans have lists and favorites, but who truly is the greatest of all time? The discussion calls back a top ten list Mark did on the podcast in 2019. Check out DJ Real One o…

Episode 136: Mark is joined by Hip Hop duo Trizz and Mike Summers to talk about their new album "Baseline Cavi". We also discuss, the authentic west coast sound of their album, influences, Hollywood and how Trizz first met Fashawn. Check out Trizz and Mike Summers on Bandcamp- https://belowsystem.bandcamp.com/album/baseline-cavi-deluxe Mark also ta…

Episode 135: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Deuce Ellis. We discuss his new album "Live in Stereo", playing guitar, his influences and being gifted RZA's Korg Triton machine from Popa Wu. Check out Deuce Ellis on all platforms and here- https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/deuceellis/live-in-stereo?fbclid=PAAaY6khM5xjvaXDuIwDmTW8DT_k_wcgZ6R3ABAQ5qwP_Q…

Episode 134: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Sean Links about his new album with Hxlysmxkes "Mad Max". We talk about past and future projects, Star Wars and the process of putting lyrics together with beats. Check out Sean Links at Bandcamp- https://seanlinks.bandcamp.com/album/mad-max Mark also reviews the series finale of "The Walking Dead", seein…

Episode 133: Mark is joined once again by Hip Hop artist- Piff Penny to talk about his two new EP's "Indica" and "Hoodie Season Anniversary Edition". We also talk about 90's flicks like “Baby Boy”, being too old for Tik Tok, legacy of Nas and Piff shouting out Mark in a song. Check out Piff Penny on all platforms here- https://linktr.ee/piffpenny?f…

Episode 132: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artists Nomadic Poet and Particle 2, collectively known as HAQK. We talk about their new album "Divine Alchemy", creating the sound and vibe for this project, technology, art and the trouble with sending files due to outside forces. Check out HAQK's new album "Divine Alchemy" - https://linktr.ee/opensrcmusic?f…

Episode 131: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artists Kingdom Kome & Onaje Jordan to talk about their new album "Alchemy". We also discuss, how Kingdom Kome from Miami and Onaje Jordan in Chicago, joined forces to make this incredible album, as well as talk about pizza, Spanish-English lyrics and future projects. Check out Kingdom Kome & Onaje Jordan on B…

Episode 130: In this Halloween centric episode, Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Vic Spencer about his new projects- "Psychological Cheat Sheet 3" & "Mudslide" as well as past albums, coming up in Chicago, playing basketball, sneakers, working with the likes of Sean Price, Twista and Stove God Cooks, still using cassettes and how they like their Whop…

Episode 129: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Mr. Hooper about his new album "The Passionate Scribblings of a Grammatic Architect", working with multiple producers and artists on the album, the era of cassettes, influence of The Fat Boys, doing live shows and also get into some "Star Wars" discussion. Mark asks Mr. Hooper about a scene that always ba…

Episode 128: Mark talks with Chicago Hip Hop producer and artist- Big Crown Music. During the episode, Big Crown talks about his start in making music, "Rocky 4", working with different Chicago artists and what to expect next. Check out Big Crown Music on Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/1E951nwWIiJjGgc1MW9LFo?si=2al-m7R-TVygOUavO-p3OA Mark…

Episode 127: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Piff Pennywise, for his third appearance on the show. Piff talks about his new EP “Sativa”, how personal the tracks are, cooking and much more. Check out Piff Pennywise- https://linktr.ee/piffpenny Mark also talks about going to his first sporting event in four years Episode is sponsored by Athletic Gre…

Episode 126: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist DJ Criminal about his new album “The Smugglers Candle”. They also discuss his start in music, his travels across the globe, smuggling records and seeing different types of Hip Hop scenes in various countries. Check out DJ Criminal at https://smugglerscandle.com/ Mark also reviews the movie “Frogs” for ano…

Episode 125: Mark is joined by three guests- PRism, Machete Christ and Vee Borrell aka The Morlock Crew. This Hip Hop group has been on The Chicago underground scene for a long time and have released another classic album- “The Morlock Crew Volume 3”. The crew talks about their start in the hip hop game, putting together songs, future projects and …

Episode 124: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Spirit Jaliyaa to talk about his new album “Black Libra”. We discuss the concept of this album, coming up on the Chicago Hip Hop scene and we are later joined in the interview by fellow Hip Hop artist and collaborator on the album- CH7. Check out Spirit Jaliyaa’s album and more at www.spiritjaliyaa.com …

Episode 123: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Dagha. This is the second appearance for Dagha and this time we go in depth about his new album “Blak Flowers”. We discuss the concept of the album, having his family involved with the project and the significance of the meaning behind the album. Check out Dagha at https://dagha.com/ Episode is sponsore…

Episode 122: Mark talks with Hip Hop artist Crotona P. Coming on the show for his second appearance, Crotona talks about his new album with producer Manzu Beats called “Killer Instinct The Movie”. We also discuss life in his home city of Rochester New York, rapping in Spanish working with M Doc Diego and food Rochester is famous for. Check out Crot…

Episode 121: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist and producer Big Ox. Here, we talk about the new project “The Crown” from the late great MC Vice Verses, which Ox is featured in and was instrumental in it’s production. We talk about the legacy of Vice Verses, their history together, Idea Factory, End of the weak MC battles and much more. Check out Big…

Episode 120: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist Young Zee. They talk about his new album with producer Flu - “Scumbag”. Zee also reflects on his long career, working with artists like Eminem and The Fugees, being part of the legendary group “Outsidaz” and much more. Check out Young Zee for music and more at www.youngzeemusic.com Mark also talks about…

Episode 119: Mark is joined by former Major League pitcher and current competitive body builder Kyle Farnsworth. We discuss his time with The Cubs, that series in ‘03, going from a starter to relief pitcher, playing semi pro football, his melee with Paul Wilson and now competing in bodybuilding. Mark also talks about visiting The Prince Immersive E…

Episode 118: Mark is joined by two Hip Hop artists- MIGHTY HEALTHY and Ace Cannons, as they talk about their new collaborative effort “Mighty Cannons”. We discuss the concept of the album, guest features, future projects and they clue me in on various Anime shows. Check out the album and more at https://grimeynobody.com/ and use code “AOTY” for 15%…

Episode 117: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artist King Shampz. They discuss his new music, future projects, karaoke, the scene in Philadelphia and how they both surprisingly like the same rock group. Check out King Shampz on SoundCloud- https://m.soundcloud.com/dead-wrong-records/king-shampz-too-legit-prodby-azzan?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&u…

Episode 116: Mark is joined by Hip Hop artists- M Doc Diego and Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha to talk about their new EP “The Godfather and The Don”. They also talk about how Diego in Rochester, hooked up with Skinny Bonez, from The Netherlands to collaborate on this project as well as future projects and how they came up with their monikers. Check out…