SLAM: Music Survival Guide 39 – The King of Rock
Darryl McDaniels, best known as DMC of Run-DMC joins Jack Mangan to talk about his career, his life, and his struggles with depression and alcoholism. Check out his amazing book, “Ten Ways to Not Commit Suicide.” Lyrics Reference: Run-DMC -“The more you front like you’re strong and you got it together, your f***ing strength stays […]
SLAM: Music Survival Guide 40 – Why It’s Called Culture
Another author panel! Three incredible Southwest authors talk music, creativity, overcoming the battles, persistence, and other great stuff. Featuring: S.C. Mendes, Jenn Czep, David Lee Summers Lyrics reference: Iron Maiden http://www.davidleesummers.com/index.html https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com www.easalle.com
SLAM: Music Survival Guide 41 – I’m Your Captain
Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad Lyrics Reference: Grand Funk Railroad Bumper: Brian Pulido
SLAM: Music Survival Guide 42 – And Then We Can Just Focus on Art
Two of the world’s top media strategists and thinkers join hosts Jack Mangan and Dr. Sheila Unwin: Ariel Hyatt of CyberPR and Megan Matousek of Loco+. Lyrics reference: Prince SLAM Bumper: 10 voices in 1 minute CyberPR Loco+
SLAM: Music Survival Guide 43 – It Means Everything
Monique Powell, iconic singer of Save Ferris, who were one of the absolute best of the 90s Ska bands, and are still delivering good times and great music today. “I believe that every person that buys a ticket to a Save Ferris show is precious, and deserves our love and respect.”“I cared immensely about them, […]
SLAM: Music Survival Guide 44 – It’s Just Too Damn Easy
Michael Brandvold and Evo Terra return to discuss the pros and cons of music streaming for fans, musicians, performers, and everyone else. Lyrics Reference: Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers SLAM Bumper: Sam Saltman Quotes: -I still buy vinyl, but here’s the thing. I don’t buy vinyl to actually listen to vinyl. I buy vinyl from […]
SLAM: Music Survival Guide 45 – The Keith Roth Workout
Written by Jack M Keith Roth! Satellite radio listeners hear his distinctive raspy voice on SiruisXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard and Hair Nation, but he’s also a musician who’s worked with. . . too many projects to list, including David Johansen, Bon Jovi, The Ramones, The Dictators, and Frankenstein 3000. Lyrics Reference: The Rolling Stones SLAM bumper: […]
SLAM: Music Survival Guide 46 – Blitz
Written by Jack M Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth of Overkill talks music, Thrash, music business, getting paid, Metallica, vocals, drinking, drugs in the scene, New Jersey, New York, survival, and being a regular guy. Overkill were one of the bands who helped define the Thrash genre. Bobby’s voice is iconic. Hosts: Jack Mangan and Rich Catino […]
SLAM: Music Survival Guide 47 – RIP!
Written by Jack M R.I.P. – Regiment, Intranced, Persekutor Regiment – Tyler HeathIntranced – James-Paul LunaPersekutor – Vlad the Inhaler Three of the best NWOTHM vocalists in the game today talk about the challenges and rewards of the musician life. https://youtube.com/watch?v=qYHS3cA8_p4%3Ffeature%3Doembed Lyrics Reference: SaxonHost(s):Jack Mangan, and Mark Pruett (The Whiskey Network)Jack’s T-shirt: Fender Lead quote: […]
SLAM: Music Survival Guide 48 – please
Written by Jack M in Uncategorized This may be one of the most powerful episodes we’ve done. Chris Hathcock of The Reticent talks to us about their recent album, “please,” which Jack Mangan ranked as a Noteworthy Album of 2025.Chris understands the psychology and reality of music and depression at about five levels deeper than […]