On this episode we talked to Juan “Junior” Udave who is the lead singer & founder of Los Angeles area Hardcore Band Countime ! Junior is our first guest from the West Coast & told us about the early days of the Hardcore scene in L.A. & what it was like to grow up in some of the most infamous barrios in the city. The idea of Countime came to Junior while he was incarcerated upon his release he decided to turn his dreams into reality & started up what is now one of L.A.'s longest running Hardcore Bands !

Follow Junior & Countime on IG @jr5150_la @countime_lahc

Check out Junior's clothing brand Hoodcore Los Angeles @hoodcore_la & www.hoodcorelosangeles.bigcartel.com

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ www.patreon.com/streetcornersoapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we sat down & talked with Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Thai Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner & Competitive BodyBuilder Georgia Zafferes ! Georgia told us about her life changing journey into the world of Yoga & how it lead her down several paths of passion which she has turned into a successful career. Georgia has become a sought after Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor within the Boston Area & her no nonsense approach has really resonated with her clients. She also recently competed in her first BodyBuilding Competition where she took home two first place trophies !

Follow Georgia on IG @namastayandworkout

www.georgiazafferesyoga.com

Thank You to Christian Silvestri for letting us record this episode at his restaurant Rabia's Dolce Fumo @rabiasdolcefumo located in Boston's historic North End. 

Listen to all of our Episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ www.patreon.com/streetcornersoapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we sat down & talked to barber, entrepreneur & owner of Boston Barber & Tattoo Co Rob Dello Russo about his unique business in Boston's North End. Sitting in on the episode was our good friend & special guest Joe from Eat Cinis who has known Rob for many years. Rob told us about his early days growing up in the streets of the North End & how he transformed himself from criminal activities to owning one of New England's most successful businesses with two locations & more to come ! Boston Barber & Tattoo Co is not your ordinary barbershop as it also features a full fledged tattoo studio & espresso bar covering two floors.

Make sure to follow Boston Barber & Tattoo Co on IG @bostonbarbertattooco & visit their website @ www.bostonbarber.com

Make sure to follow Eat Cinis on all social media @eatcinis www.eatcinis.com

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ www.patreon.com/streetcornersoapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we sat down & talked to Boston Hip Hop Artist & networking extraordinaire M-Dot ! Dot told us about how he went from college basketball player to aspiring rapper which has taken him around the world numerous times. He has collaborated with some of Hip Hop's biggest rappers & producers including Method Man & Pete Rock & continues to pursue his dreams of musical success. M-Dot has a one of a kind work ethic & positive attitude which has allowed him to establish a vast network of both foreign & domestic collaborators.

Follow M-Dot on IG @mdotboston

Also much thanks to Christian Silvestri for allowing us to record this podcast at his restaurant Rabias Dolce Fumo in Boston's North End !

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ www.patreon.com/streetcornersoapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we sat down & talked with Damien “The Omen” Trites & Brian Hoyle who are co-creators of the upcoming Irish gangster television series “Hungry Hill” which is based around an old school enclave in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts. Damien is a former pro MMA fighter turned actor/writer & Brian is a businessman & golden age veteran of the streets who knows first hand about the realities of the life that will be depicted in “Hungry Hill”. Both gentlemen recently had roles on John Gotti Jr.'s “Witsec Mafia” TV series which will be released in the near future.

For more information follow Hungry Hill on IG @hungryhill_2021_413

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ www.patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we talked to our friend & Polish Hardcore scene veteran Bartek Podogrodzki ! Bartek hails from the city of Inowroclaw & told us about his early musical inspirations & how he came to be involved with the thriving Hardcore scene in Poland. He also operated his own fanzine called “Unity 2000” & toured the country with the legendary band Schizma. Besides Hardcore, Bartek is a fan of Rap music & spoke about the beginnings of what would eventually evolve into the massive Polish Hip Hop scene that now dominates the country's music charts.

Listen to all of our Episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ www.patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we talked to former Porn Star Carrie Ann about her life in the adult film & exotic dancing industries. She told us some entertaining stories about how she got into the business & what it was like working in cities such as New Orleans & Las Vegas. Carrie recently started up her own Beard Oil & Care company called “Ziggys Wicked Beard Juice” which is available exclusively on Etsy.

Follow Ziggy's Wicked Beard Juice on IG @ziggyswickedbeardjuice

To listen to our episodes visit www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

To receive bonus episodes & exclusive content join our Patreon @ www.patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we talked to Author, Screen Writer & Artist Manager Don Capria who talked to us about his career & ventures in various areas of the entertainment business. Don has written several screen plays including his short film “Eulogy” which stars the Lordz of Brooklyn's own Mr. Kaves. He also in collaboration with Anthony Colombo, penned the book “Colombo : The Unsolved Murder” about the life & shooting of controversial Mob Boss & Civil Rights Activist Joe Colombo.

Follow Don on IG @doncapria @colombobook

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ www.patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we sat down & talked with our good friend Joe from Eat Cinis & special guest & Professional Gambler Gelli Cazal ! We chopped it up about food, gambling, cigars , movies, reality television & got a great perspective on life from some true North End Bostonians. Gelli also told some entertaining stories from his professional gambling days & about his reality television experience with Joe.

Follow Eat Cinis on IG ,Snapchat &TikTok @eatcinis

www.eatcinis.com

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus content & exclusive episodes @ www.patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we talked to former Detroit Mafia Associate ,Author & Entrepreneur Gunner Alan Lindbloom who told us about his life of crime & later on becoming a renown author while serving 13 years in the penitentiary. Gunner's grandfather was infamous Detroit Partnership Street Boss Peter Tocco who schooled his grandson early on about working in the streets for what some would call the Ivy League of organized crime families in America. Gunner has published 9 fiction novels which were inspired by his career as an enforcer & mob associate.

For more information on Gunner's books & upcoming plans check out www.gunnerdetroit.com

Check out his clothing line “Our Thing Apparel” @ www.ourthingapparel.com

Follow Gunner on IG @gunnerdetroit & on Youtube @ GunnerLindbloom

Listen to all of our Episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ www.patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we talked to former Adult Film Actress & Entertainer Adrian Hush a long with special guest & model Kim. Adrian told us in great detail about what it was like to work in the Adult Film Industry & gave a true inside look at the world of Porn. Both ladies also corrected the many misconceptions & stereotypes about Exotic Dancers , Sex Workers & people who work in the business.

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ www.patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we spoke with our friend & Covid-19 survivor Kevin Drainville. Kevin talked to us about his month long battle with the Covid-19 virus which eventually landed him in the hospital with potentially life threatening medical issues. Kevin's Covid case is not one that you have typically heard about & he gave a great insight into the pandemic from a patients standpoint. 

All of our episodes are available on all digital platforms @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

To receive bonus episodes & exclusive content join our Patreon @ www.patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox 

On this episode we talked to three main figures of up & coming Rhode Island based record label Pro City Records. Justin Keenan is the founder & CEO of the label & he told us about his journey through the music business starting off as an artist himself & about how he switched roles to become the man behind the scenes pushing the product. Lloyd is the head of Artist Management for Pro City Records & while being young he is very focused & determined to achieve success. Pnooma who has his own unique style, is one of Pro City Record's main artists & is currently working on his debut project for the label. 

Follow Pro City Records on IG @procity_records

Follow Pnooma on IG @pnooma 

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

To receive bonus episodes & exclusive content join our Patreon @ www.patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox 

G Fella is an Italian American veteran Hip Hop Artist from Westchester, New York who has been releasing music independently since the late 90's. G told us about his early days on the music scene & forming the group Confidential which garnered major label record deals, TV appearances & shows all across the country ! Eventually G Fella started up his own Independent label “Trackateering Music” with partner & producer Suits & even landed his own reality show “G Thing” on Fuse TV. G Fella's latest album “The Italian Connection” with Italian Producer John Solinas is out now on all digital platforms ! Follow G Fella on IG @gfella

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ www.patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox 

On this episode we talked to Toronto area Knife Maker & Enthusiast Drew Collins who owns & operates Hogtown Shanks. Drew has a fascinating story about how he first learned the trade of knife making & how his passion for the bladed arts developed into a successful independent business. He also told us some crazy stories from his youth including spending time snowboarding in the Yukon & working as a Corrections Officer in Canada's prison system. 

Follow Drew on IG @hogtownshanks 

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ www.patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we spoke with veteran Hip Hop Artist & prolific Boston area lyricist REKS. REKS talked about his rise through the ranks of New England's Hip Hop scene to becoming a burgeoning independent heavy hitter working with some of Rap's biggest legends ! He also spoke at great length about the core of his spiritual beliefs & practices based around ancient Egyptian Kemetism . REKS latest album “T.H.I.N.G.S.” is available now on all digital platforms ! 

Follow REKS on IG @rekshiphop

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ www.patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we spoke with renown Conservation Biologist & Author Geri Vistein about the historically elusive carnivore, the Coyote ! Geri operates the Coyote Center in Maine & has dedicated much of her career to studying this mysterious animal & bringing awareness to its special relationship with nature & humans alike. She dispels the many misconceptions around the Coyote & gives us the true facts about the so called Wolf hybrid known as the“Coywolf”. Geri also has a great knowledge of wolves & talks at length about their genocide at the hands of early American settlers & how they survive in present day.

Follow The Coyote Center on IG @coyote_center

For further information on Coyote awareness & to purchase Geri’s book “I Am Coyote” visit www.coyotelivesinmaine.org

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to recieve bonus episodes & exclusive content @ patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox 

On this episode we talked to veteran Hip Hop Artist, Dog Trainer & good friend of the show Meta P ! Meta told us about what inspired him to get involved with music & how he made a name for himself throughout the East Coast music scene. He spoke about his experiences touring Europe with Boston Hip Hop heavyweight M-Dot ,which included opening up for the legendary Pete Rock & CL Smooth. Meta has also spent time rescuing & training dogs which became a true passion of his.

Make sure to check out Meta's canine inspired clothing line “Black Tony Brand” @ blacktonybrand.com & on IG @blacktonybrand

Follow Meta on IG @ young_taco__

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ www.patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ www.paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox

On this episode we sat down and talked with Medical Lab Scientist, Martial Artist & Small Business Owner Vongsisomphone “Thoney” Phanlak ! Thoney elaborated on his Martial Arts journey which started with earning a black belt in Karate to currently teaching Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do Concepts. He also spoke on his current profession as a Medical Lab Scientist where he has made innovations in the world of disease research. Thoney was one of the first volunteers to receive the Covid-19 vaccination & detailed his experience. 

Follow Thoney on IG @pha1anx 

Follow Thoney’s vintage clothing & collectibles shop Bad Taste on IG @badtastepvd 

badtastestore.com  

Listen to all of our episodes @ www.linktr.ee/streetcornersoapbox 

Join our Patreon to recieve bonus episodes & exclusive content @ patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox 

On this episode we sat down & talked to the legendary DJ, Radio Personality & Producer DJ Chubby Chub ! Chub spoke to us about his early days growing up in the Bronx & his childhood memories of being around some of Hip Hop's pioneers which ultimately inspired him to become a DJ. He told us about getting his start in the mixtape game from the great DJ Doo Wop & how he toured early on with the Damon Dash managed Original Flavor & even divulged some classic road stories that involved a young Jay Z. Chubby Chub would eventually move to Boston & dominate commercial radio with his memorable personality & elite DJ skills. His storied career in the music industry has continued by most recently becoming 50 Cent's official DJ & introducing the world to Brazilian Baile Funk music.

Follow Chubby Chub on IG @djchubbychub

Join our Patreon to receive bonus episodes & exclusive content @ patreon.com/streetcorner_soapbox2020

To help support the show donate to our Paypal @ paypal.me/streetcornersoapbox