AJJ is an American folk punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, originally formed in 2004 as Andrew Jackson Jihad. Their lyrics handle themes of shyness, poverty and more. The band has undergone many changes but the constant is Sean, who we speak to today. Hear about the band's journey through the Phoenix punk scene and how he's managed to stay afloat in times of uncertainty. They also make my new favorite song, "Body Terror Song." So I play that at the end.  AJJ is on tour this fall! Go get tickets at https://www.ajjtheband.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Episode 40: AJJ The Band

Sometimes you find out you're best friends with folks who you just never met yet. I got to talk sports, music, video games and so much more with a guy that I had more in common with than I ever would have thought. Mike "The Hitman" Wright of The Fantasy Footballers wanted me to call him "Mr. Wright, but I couldn't do that-- though he's often right.  The Fantasy Footballers are legends of the fantasy football universe and winners of iHeart Media's 2019 “Best Sports Podcast” award —  who else gives you top notch fantasy football advice, hot takes, and dad jokes? The gang will hit the road this summer, with a live show happening in Phoenix on August 28, come through and if you see me, say what's up. Information: https://ballerslive.com Get episodes and more at https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode Thirty-Nine: Mike Wright of The Fantasy Footballers

“I’ve always lived a double life,” said Felicia Temple, BSN, RN, CAPA, an international recording artist who, after cutting her world tour short, went to work as a nurse in a COVID-19 ICU, while being monitored for metastatic neuroendocrine cancer. The talented singer/songwriter knows all about balance and success, and has been able to maintain a highly successful music career while giving back and bouncing back. She's fresh off opening for The Roots at a Brooklyn benefit show, and now she's here to share some stories!  Her album "Bedroom Chronicles 2" is out now.  Get more Felicia Temple at http://feliciatemple.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode Thirty Eight: Felicia Temple

Conan + Heavy Metal + Metallica. with these inspirations it's not hard to tell that the new MOTU series music slaps.  Bear McCreary has composed soundtracks for some legendary pieces of pop culture, from Battlestar Gallactica to The Walking Dead to the new God of War game, but MOTU was the first animated series job. 10 months of work led to epic 16-song soundtrack to the new Netflix series.  Find out Bear's history with Masters, the pressure to live up to nostalgic expectations and most importantly, his hilarious interactions with Kevin Smith in the creation process. It's a packed episode!  Check out Bear's Masters of the Universe: Revelation soundtrack on streaming services, or now on CD!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Castle Grayskull Radio Episode 6: The Music (w/Bear McCreary)

***SPOILER ALERT**** watch the show before you get here.  That cliffhanger tho. But let's talk about it.. are you Team Adam or Team Teela? Time to choose a side. We are at the final episode and we have questions, and the show gives us answers that we aren't ready for. What a ride! Thanks for hanging with us!  Follow us on twitter or instagram: @megaran and @thesunsetlkid56 Our music is by GameVillain and David Renda Voiceover by Will Strouse Art by Evan Johnston Got a question? Tweet us with the hashtag #CastleGrayskullPod And now, You Have The Power. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Castle Grayskull Radio Episode 5: I HAVE THE POWER

Orko finally gets his moment! Mega Ran and Marcos get into it. Now, no one is safe from our commentary and thoughts on episode 4. We talk about the new destination for our heroes, are we also talking about who do we side with this episode and some small spoilers are abound. Mega Ran theorizes on what may happen to some characters.  Follow us on twitter or instagram: @megaran and @thesunsetlkid56 Our music is by GameVillain and David Renda Voiceover by Will Strouse Art by Evan Johnston Got a question? Tweet us with the hashtag #CastleGrayskullPod And now, You Have The Power. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Castle Grayskull Radio Episode 4: Oracle

Ran and Marcos break down arguably the best episode of the series, with talks about if Man At Arms is the GOAT (spoiler, he is), Evil Lyn just being Lyn, if Orko's days are numbered, and the journey to H-E double hockey sticks. Ran impersonates the old Mer-Man voice and it's silly. Follow us on twitter or instagram: @megaran and @thesunsetlkid56 Our music is by GameVillain and David Renda Voiceover by Will Strouse Art by Evan Johnston Got a question? Tweet us with the hashtag #CastleGrayskullPod And now, You Have The Power. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Castle Grayskull Radio Episode 3: To Be The Man-At-Arms

Mega Ran and Marcos return to chat about the 2nd episode of Masters of the Universe: Revelation. We talk cults, representation in MOTU, what is in store for our favorite character and so much more.  Wanna discuss the show with us? join us online with the hashtag #GreyskullPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Castle Grayskull Radio Episode 2: The Holy Sprocket

Random Encounters presents CASTLE GRAYSKULL RADIO: a limited-run Masters of the Universe Series Podcast, digging into the new Netflix Series!  In the center of the universe, on the planet Eternia, is castle grayskull, ancient fortress of mystery, its power sought by the dark forces of Snake Mountain, sanctuary of sin and sorrow, ruled by Skeletor. Two men, Mega Ran and Marcos, have created a secret bunker deep within the dungeon of Castle Grayskull and through a secret broadcast link between worlds, have discovered a way to bring you updates from this distant universe. This is Castle Grayskull Radio, a Masters of the Universe Series Podcast! You have the power! Follow us for more updates:  twitter.com/megaran twitter.com/thesunsetkid56 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Castle Grayskull Radio: Episode 1

If you don't know Jim, you surely know his work. Jim's list of clients that he's shot photos or videos for is a literal who's who of rock, from the late Chester Bennington, or Arizona's top sports figures like Devin Booker, Larry Fitzgerald and more. Learn Jim's incredible story of old dogs using new tricks to not just survive the pandemic, but thrive within it. Get more info on Jim at http://www.louvau.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode Thirty-Seven: Jim Louvau

Meet Daniel Rustage. He might be the most successful indie rapper that you've never heard of. As the latest anime themed nerdcore rapper to cross one million subscribers on YouTube, Rustage writes, produces and mixes high level rap songs weekly for his legions of supporters. Rustage plays by his own rules and makes some sick tracks in the process. Enjoy our chat and get more insight on his process, lessons learned, thoughts on cypher tracks and even some sage advice.  The song selection is Rustage's Gojo Rap: "Running In Blind." Enjoy! Follow Rustage on YouTube!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode Thirty-Six: Rustage

Detroit born Neil Jones created "Aerial Knight's Never Yield" because he hadn't seen it before; a 3D side-scrolling endless runner, or “narrative runner,” as Jones passionately calls it, where the player must jump, dash, slide, and race to complete each level. As a product of hip-hop culture, the game reaches an aesthetic I've not seen before. Neil gave us some time where we talk about the challenges of creating a game like this, as well as his influences as we celebrate it's success.  "Aerial Knight's Never Yield" is out now, play it now, you won't be sorry.  https://www.aerialknight.com/

Episode Thirty-Five: Neil Jones (Aerial Knight)

You are not alone.  2oolman is a Hip-Hop Artist/Producer from Six Nations Reservation, Ontario Canada, and member of The Halluci Nation, f/k/a A Tribe Called Red. Despite us being raised in different parts of the world, we find that we have several shared experiences and weren't as different as we thought we were. Mega Ran talks to him about his journey, what he and the band have been doing since the pandemic, musical influences (that weren't hip-hop) and achieving a bucket list moment, scoring the show "Rutherford Falls," which is streaming live on PeacockTV. Along the way, we talk video games, pro-wrestling and spending time seeking knowledge from the elders.  Ran also introduces the PWR Rating, where we discuss what our guests are playing, watching and reading. Our musical selection is "Freeee (Ghost Town Pt. 2)" by Kanye West and Kid Cudi. Follow 2oolman now:  https://twitter.com/2oolman https://instagram.com/2oolman And The Halluci Nation:  https://twitter.com/atribecalledred --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode Thirty-Four: 2oolman of The Halluci Nation

Touré Masters in an artist who wants to use his art to help others be more comfortable with self-expression and does so through heartfelt songs and lyrics. The Phoenix, AZ born and bred rapper sits down with Ran to talk about wrestling, hip-hop and much more. Winning Wars Everyday isn’t just an album title, it’s a way of life for marginalized people everywhere.  The album Is out now, download it here! https://smarturl.it/toureWWE Mega Ran and Touré will be in Tampa for Mania Week, with a packed schedule! Catch us at: -For the Culture: Thurs April 8 at 11:59PM (Ran will be special guest ring announcer) -Generation Championship Wrestling: We Run This Town @ 5:00pm -Effy’s Big Gay Brunch, Saturday April 10 @ 11am. Tickets and info at https://megaran.com/shows --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode Thirty-Three: Touré Masters

Chris Bey moved from the east coast out west to pursue a career goal that many said he could never achieve. he's now IMPACT Wrestling's newest star, wowing fans every week on the live TV show. Find out how he managed to overcome obstacles, the feeling of wrestling on WWE's 205 Live, and even his love for music, as well as hear a song from Bey, "Lonely."  Give him a follow on social media:  twitter.com/dashingchrisbey instagram.com/dashingchrisbey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode Thirty-Two: Chris Bey

Teacher/Rapper/Hero Mega Ran tells stories from the road, the classroom, and from life. And hopefully learns a lesson from them.

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Mega Ran in... Random Encounters

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