Fresh Is The Word
Hosted by music/pop culture journalist Kelly "K-Fresh" Frazier, Fresh is the Word aims to tell the stories from a variety of different voices including women, people of color, and the LGBTQ community through the artistic lens of pop culture. Joined by comic creators, authors, actors, comedians, phot… read more
Episode #219: Rest In Peace Japanese Wrestler Hana Kimura, Plus Special Guest Dart Adams – Hip-Hop, Film, Culture Writer & Podcaster, and Dart Adams List of Essential Old School Boston Records
May 28th, 2020
The guest for this episode is hip-hop, culture, and film writer and podcaster and proud Bostonian, Dart Adams. Having written for publications like …
Episode #218: Wendy Xu & Suzanne Walker – The Team Behind the Hugo Award Nominated Graphic Novel Mooncakes
May 20th, 2020
The guests for this episode is the team behind the Hugo Award nominated graphic novel Mooncakes, author Suzanne Walker and illustrator Wendy Xu, available now via ONI Press. With an LGBTQ+ and disabled cast, Mooncakes …
Episode #217: Skylar Patridge – Freelance Artist, Illustrator and Cartoonist, Artist on Titles Such as Relics Of Youth (Vault), Reversal (Dark Horse), and Volume (Scout)
May 13th, 2020
The guest for this episode is freelance artist, illustrator and cartoonist Skylar Patridge, comic artist on titles Relics Of Youth (Vault), Reversal …
Episode #216: Sweeney Boo – Artist/Author of Eat, and Love Yourself Graphic Novel, Illustrator on Marvel Action: Captain Marvel Comic Book
May 5th, 2020
The guest for this episode is the Montreal-based comic artist and illustrator, Sweeney Boo. After a successful Kickstarter launched in December 2016, …
Episode #215: Kiki Yeung – Comedian, Producer of Crazy Woke Asians, Writer/Director of Sweet and Sour Chicks, Producing/Hosting the Crazy Woke Asians Virtual Comedy Festival on May 8th-10th via Zoom!
April 28th, 2020
The guest for this episode is comedian, producer, director, and writer, Kiki Yeung. Yeung is the founder and producer of the comedy show Crazy Woke Asians along with the writer and director of the romantic comedy series
Episode #214: ACRONYM – Detroit-Based Photographer, Journalist, Director, Event Curator, and Founder of Found In The Underground Showcase
April 22nd, 2020
The guest for this episode photographer, journalist, director and event curator and all and all supporter of Detroit, Amy Nicole, or best known by …
Episode #213: Anne Hodder-Shipp – Multi-Certified Sex & Relationships Educator, Dreamworker, Sex Toy Expert, Sex-Positive PR at Hodder Media, Founder of EDSE
April 20th, 2020
The guest for this episode is multi-certified sex & relationships educator, dreamworker, sex toy expert, sex-positive publicist at Hodder Media, …
Episode #212: Melissa Bonny – Vocalist of the Symphonic Metal Band ‘Ad Infinitum’, Debut Album Chapter 1: Monarchy Out Now Via Napalm Records
April 15th, 2020
The guest for this episode is Melissa Bonny, vocalist of the symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum, who just released their debut album Chapter 1: Monarchy on April 3rd via Napalm Records. Melissa is also the lead singer of …
Episode #211: Jennie Skulander – Lead Vocalist of the New Zealand Metal Band ‘Devilskin’, New Album RED Available Now
April 7th, 2020
The guest for this episode is Jennie Skulander, lead vocalist of the New Zealand metal band Devilskin. The four-piece band formed in 2010 released …
Episode #210: C2E2 Day 2 – S.L. Huang (Author of Zero Sum Game, Null Set, Critical Point), Kami Garcia & Jason Badower (Author and Artists of D.C. Black Label’s Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity)
April 4th, 2020
On this episode, we go back to my second day at this year’s C2E2 convention in Chicago and you get hear my talks with first, bestselling author S.L. Huang, who is about to release her new book Critical Point. Then after …
Episode #209: C2E2 Day 1 – Tom Bilyeu & Michael Moreci (Impact Theory’s “Hexagon” Comic Book) and Rita Woods (Author of “Remembrance”)
April 2nd, 2020
This is episode features a couple of interviews done on the first day of this year’s C2E2 convention in Chicago from February 28th – March 1st. First up is my chat with award winning writer Michael Moreci and Impact …
Episode #208: Juri Jinnai aka Emergency Tiara – Tokyo-born/NYC-based Artist, Art Pop/Doo Wop Experimental Project, New Album Unsophisticated Circus Available Now
March 27th, 2020
The guest for this episode is Tokyo-born/NYC-based artist, Juri Jinnai, the woman behind the art pop/doo wop experiment Emergency Tiara, who released her album Unsophisticated Circus last Fall. We talked about the new …
Episode #207: Zuberoa Aznáres & Gorka Elso of the Classically-Inspired Spanish Metal Band ‘Diabulus in Musica’, New Album Euphonic Entropy Available Now
March 24th, 2020
The guests for this episode are Zuberoa Aznáres and Gorka Elso of the classically-inspired Spanish metal band Diabulus in Musica, who have a new …
Episode #206: Dirk Scharsich aka Danger Dirk 3000, Guitarist of Ninja-Themed Power Metal Band ‘Victorius’, New Album Space Ninjas From Hell Available Now
March 23rd, 2020
The guest for this episode is Dirk Scharsich aka Danger Dirk 3000, guitarist of ninja-themed Power Metal band Victorius, new album Space Ninjas From Hell available now via Napalm Records. The band combines ancient …
Episode #205: Astronomicon 3 Episode with Detroit Red Wings Hockey Great Darren McCarty and Troma Entertainment's Lloyd Kaufman
March 22nd, 2020
For this episode, we have a couple of interviews from this year’s Astronomicon pop culture convention in Sterling Heights, Michigan. First up, we …
Episode #204: Ruthy Froch – Currently Plays the Role of Hodel in the Touring Production of Fiddler On The Roof, Limited Engagement at The Fisher Theatre in Detroit from March 10th – 15th
March 9th, 2020
The guest for this episode is Ruthy Froch, who is currently playing the role of Hodel on the touring production of Fiddler On The Roof and also the …
Episode #203: GosT – Metal Synthwave Producer, New Album Valediction, Currently on European Tour with SVART CROWN
March 9th, 2020
The guest for this episode is metal synthwave producer GosT, who released his newest album Valediction via Century Media Records late last year. GosT is currently bringing Valediction in its entirety along with some of …
Episode #202: Christopher Wayne of The Naked Magicians, Playing The Music Hall in Detroit March 6th & 7th on their 2020 USA Tour
March 5th, 2020
The guest for this episode is Christopher Wayne, one half of the Australian duo The Naked Magicians. Having toured around the world along with residencies in Las Vegas and London’s West End, Wayne along with his partner
Episode #201: Caitlin Lester-Sams – Playing the Role of Mrs. Bucket in the touring musical Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Limited Engagement at Detroit Opera House from Feb 18-March 1
February 18th, 2020
The guest for this episode is Caitlin Lester-Sams, who currently plays the role of Mrs. Bucket in the touring production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and …
Episode #200: Monoxide from the Detroit Horrorcore Duo Known as Twiztid, Astronomicon Pop Culture Convention February 7th-9th in Sterling Heights, MI
February 7th, 2020
For the final installment of Astronomicon week on Fresh is the Word, we have one of the men behind it all, Monoxide from the Detroit horrorcore duo Twiztid. During our chat, we talked about what we have in store for the …
Episode #199: David Howard Thornton – Art The Clown from the Horror Film Terrifier, Guest at Astronomicon Pop Culture Convention February 7th-9th in Sterling Heights, MI
February 6th, 2020
More Astronomicon this episode with David Howard Thornton, who plays Art The Clown from the horror film Terrifier. During out conversation, we talked …
Episode #198: Ming Chen – AMC’s Comic Book Men, Co-Founder of A Shared Universe PodcaStudio, Guest at Astronomicon Pop Culture Convention February 7th-9th in Sterling Heights, MI
February 4th, 2020
More Astronomicon this episode with the return of Ming Chen to Fresh is the Word! During our conversation, we talk about the world of podcasting and all the opportunities it gives us, whats going on at his A Shared …
Episode #197: Bill Moseley – House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects , 3 From Hell, Chop Top from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Astronomicon Pop Culture Convention February 7th-9th in Michigan
February 3rd, 2020
It’s Astronomicon week! The guest for this episode is Bill Moseley, actor and musician who starred in numerous cult classic horror films, including …
Episode #196: James Delisco Beeks – Playing Judas in the Re-imagined 50th Anniversary Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar Hitting The Detroit Opera House, February 4th-9th
February 3rd, 2020
The guest for this episode is James Delisco Beeks, who is currently playing the role of Judas in the 50th Anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. …
Episode #195: Joel Christian Gill – Author/Illustrator of Graphic Memoir Fights: One Boy’s Triumph Over Violence
February 3rd, 2020
The guest for this episode is cartoonist, educator, and author, Joel Christian Gill, writer and illustrator of Fights: One Boy’s Triumph Over Violence
Episode #194: Yvette d’Entremont – Co-Host of the Two Girls, One Mic: The Porncast Porn Review Podcast
January 30th, 2020
The guest for this episode is Yvette d’Entremont, co-host of the OG porn review podcast Two Girls, One Mic: The Porncast (along with Episode #175 guest Alice Vaughn). She also runs the blog, SciBabe, dedicated to …
Episode #193: Theresa Thorn – Co-Host of One Bad Mother Podcast, Author of It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity
January 28th, 2020
The guest for this episode is Theresa Thorn, co-host of the parenting humor podcast One Bad Mother and the co-author of You’re Doing a Great Job! 100 Ways You’re Winning at Parenting. Along with illustrations by Noah …
Episode #192: Nick Fradiani – 2015 American Idol Winner, Now Playing Lorenzo in the National Touring Production of A Bronx Tale: The Musical, Playing Detroit’s Fisher Theatre Starting January 21st
January 20th, 2020
The guest for this episode is Nick Fradiani, who you might know as the 2015 winner of American Idol, but it now playing the role of Lorenzo in the …
Episode #191: Zehra Fazal – Voice Actress/Comedian, Known for Voicing Roles on She-Ra, Voltron: Legendary Defender, Young Justice: Outsiders, Lost in Space, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and Borderlands
January 14th, 2020
The guest for this episode voice actress and comedian Zehra Fazal, known for various voicing roles such as Nadia Rizavi in Voltron: Legendary Defender
Episode #190: Samantha Ireland – Actress/Filmmaker, Nora Valkyrie on RWBY (Recorded at the Grand Rapids Comic Con)
January 6th, 2020
The guest for this episode is actress, filmmaker, and voice-actor Samantha Ireland, most known for her role voicing Nora Valkyrie on the popular …
Episode #189: Ellen Stagg photographs naked ladies in an uninhibited, playful manner, her new book More Dirty Girls Having Fun is available now (NSFW)
December 18th, 2019
The guest for this episode is photographer Ellen Stagg, who recently released her newest photo book More Dirty Girls Having Fun via Goliath Books. …
Episode #188: Katherine Goldstein – Creator/Host of The Double Shift, a podcast reporting stories about a new generation of working moms
December 11th, 2019
The guest for this episode is award-winning journalist and media entrepreneur, Katherine Goldstein. In 2017, she created and also hosts The Double …
Episode #187: Christina “Steenz” Stewart is an award winning comics cartoonist, editor, and professor that loves K-Pop!
November 18th, 2019
The guest for this episode is Christina "Steenz" Stewart, St. Louis-based Eisner/Dwayne McDuffie Award winning cartoonist, comics editor and …
Episode #186: Keith Randolph Smith plays Doub in August Wilson’s Jitney coming to The Music Hall in Detroit November 12-16
November 11th, 2019
The guest for this episode of actor Keith Randolph Smith, who is currently plays Doub on the touring cast of August Wilson's Jitney. Directed by …
Episode #185: Jackie Von Spanks is a Pin-Up Girl and also does Horror and Pin-Up Illustrations
November 4th, 2019
Who's our guest?
Jackie Von Spanks, is a pin-up girl and an illustrator. Her work is based on mid century and pin-up inspirations which she reinterprets her favorite characters from movies, tv, comics, horror, scifi and …
Episode #184: Stephanie Phillips is a Professor of Technical Writing and Wrote the Comic Books Descendent and Devil Within, Currently Writing Butcher of Paris
October 24th, 2019
Who's our guest?
Stephanie Phillips who a comic book writer living in Buffalo, NY that has worked with Top Cow/Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, AfterShock Comics, Black Mask Studios, Ominous Press, and more. Recent …
Episode #183: Troy-Jeffrey Allen From Diamond Comics Distributor Wants To Tell You About The Importance Of Pre-Ordering Comic Books At Your Local Comic Book Shop
October 13th, 2019
Who's our guest?
Troy-Jeffrey Allen, who is a comic book writer and a member of the Consumer Marketing department for Diamond Comics Distributors. You might have seen him in the PREVIEWSworld Weekly videos on YouTube, …
Episode #182: Joe Corallo Wrote The Comic Book She Said Destroy While Liana Kangas Drew It
October 10th, 2019
Who's our guest?
Joe Corallo, comic book writer and editor. Corallo co-created and wrote the comic book She Said Destroy along with comic artist Liana …
Episode #181: PRIZM – Dallas-Based Synthwave Duo Signed to FiXT Neon
October 3rd, 2019
Who's our guest?
The Dallas-based synthwave duo of Krisluv and Danni James known as PRIZM! They released their self-titled debut EP earlier in 2019 …
Episode #180: Kiana June Weber – Fiddle Player in Come From Away Musical Coming to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, Formerly in BARRAGE and GAELIC STORM
September 29th, 2019
Who's our guest?
Kiana June Weber, a classically trained, Celtic fiddler born and raised in Chelsea, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan …
Episode #179: Josh Smith – Guitarist for Australian Metalcore Band NORTHLANE, New Album Alien Available Now (Recorded at Saint Andrews Hall in Detroit)
September 23rd, 2019
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Who's our guest?
Josh Smith, guitarist for Australian metalcore band Northlane, who recently released their new album Alien via UNFD Central. The …
Episode #178: Joe Zanetti - Feature Film Directorial Debut With Conspiracy Thriller KILLBIRD
September 12th, 2019
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Who's our guest?
Joe Zanetti, who is making his feature film directorial debut with the movie KILLBIRD. Zanetti has produced and directed a number of …
Episode #177: Anastasia Lin – Former Miss World Canada, Human Rights Activist, Subject of New Documentary “Badass Beauty Queen: The Story of Anastasia Lin”
September 11th, 2019
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Who's our guest?
Anastasia Lin, subject of a new documentary called Badass Beauty Queen: The Story of Anastasia Lin. Anastasia Lin is an …
Episode #176: David McLane – Creator of GLOW Wrestling and WOW Wrestling, Second Season of WOW on AXS TV Each Saturday at 8pE/5pP
September 10th, 2019
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Who's our guest?
David McLane, creator of GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) and WOW-Women Of Wrestling. GLOW has recently had a bit of a …
Episode #175: Alice Vaughn - Creator of Offensive Crayons, Co-Host of Two Girls, One Mic: The Porncast
August 29th, 2019
Who's our guest?
Alice Vaughn co-host of the comedy podcast Two Girls One Mic: The Porncast and the (in)famous creator of Offensive Crayons. On Two Girls, One Mic, which started in August 2018, Vaughn along with her …
Episode #174: Pat Shand - Comic, Novel, Play, Film Writer, "Snap Flash Hustle" on Black Mask, "Destiny NY" on Space Between, "Destiny NY: Short Stories" Campaign Now on Kickstarter
August 21st, 2019
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Who's our guest?
Pat Shand is a writer and content creator. He is the co-creator and writer of Destiny NY, Snap Flash Hustle, Afterglow, Spooky …
Episode #173: Alex Lee - Japan-Based Pro Wrestler, Trained by Lance Storm, Most Known in Sendai Girls, OZ Academy, REINA
August 4th, 2019
The guest for this episode is Japan-based freelance pro wrestler Alex Lee. She got her start training under former WCW and WWE wrestler Lance Storm at his Storm Wrestling Academy in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As we will …
Episode #172: Emily Pearson - Comic Book Artist for "The Wilds", "Snap Flash Hustle", "Bonding"
July 28th, 2019
The guest for this episode is California comic book artist Emily Pearson, who has done illustration for the following titles: Calexit: Emmie X, The …
Episode #171: Ron Marz - Comic Book Writer, Known for "Green Lantern", "Silver Surfer", and "Witchblade", Currently Writing "Turok" for Dynamite
July 21st, 2019
The guest for this episode is comic book writer Ron Marz, known for his work on titles such as Batman/Aliens, DC vs. Marvel, Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, and Witchblade. Marz is currently writing Turok on Dynamite …
Episode #170: Derrick Vella - Guitarist of Toronto Death Metal Band 'Tomb Mold', New Album "Planetary Clairvoyance" Out Now Via 20 Buck Spin (Recorded at The Sanctuary in Detroit)
July 20th, 2019
The guest for this episode is Derrick Vella, guitarist of the Toronto death metal band Tomb Mold, who have a new album Planetary Clairvoyance out now …
Episode #169: Marie Enger - St. Louis-Based Comic Artist and Illustrator, "Casket Land", "FHTAGN & LOATHING"
July 17th, 2019
The guest for this episode is St. Louis-based comic book artist and illustrator Marie Enger. Enger is known for such titles as FHTAGN & LOATHING …
Episode #168: Connie Han - Los Angeles-Based Jazz Pianist, New Album "Crime Zone" Out Now on Mack Avenue Music Group, Performing at Detroit Jazz Fest 2019
July 15th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #167: Kid Koala & JonJon - "Floor Kids" Video Game (Recorded at Toronto Comic Arts Festival - TCAF 2019)
July 11th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #166: Flowdan – UK Grime Emcee, Roll Deep Crew, New Solo Album “Full Metal Jacket” Out Now on Tru Thoughts
July 9th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #165: Mark Slaughter - Lead Vocalist/Guitarist of Hard Rock Band 'Slaughter', Previously Vocalist of 'Vinnie Vincent Invasion', Composer, Voice Actor
July 8th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #164: Lisa Sterle & Matthew Erman - Co-Creators of Comic Book "Long Lost"
June 26th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #163: Jenn St-Onge - Comic Book Artist/Illustrator, Dynamite's "Nancy Drew", IDW's "Jem & The Misfits", Image's "Bingo Love"
June 25th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #162: Justine Jones - Lead Vocalist for U.K. Post-Hardcore Band 'Employed To Serve', New Album "Eternal Forward Motion" Out Now
June 24th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #161: Alethea Van Holland & Jaxon Joubert - Creators of the Comic Series "Bad Luck" Published by Inbeon Studios
June 20th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #160: Ness Lee & Vivek Shraya - "Death Threat" Spotlight Panel at Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2019
June 18th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #159: Nikki Misery - Guitarist for Metal Band 'New Years Day', New Album "Unbreakable" Out Now, Currently on Headlining Tour
June 18th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #158: Hyro The Hero - Houston-Based Rap Rock Artist, Featured on Upcoming Rockstar Energy Drink Disrupt Festival
June 17th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #157: Chris Orrick - Detroit Hip-Hop Artist, New Album "Out To Sea" Out Now Via Mello Music Group
June 13th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #156: Stephen Brower - Plays "Dmitry" on Touring Cast of 'Anastasia: The New Broadway Musical', Detroit Debut June 11th at Fisher Theatre Before Stops in Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, Madison
June 9th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #155: Reb Beach - Guitarist for Whitesnake and Winger, New Whitesnake Album "Flesh & Blood" Available Now
June 3rd, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #154: April Washko & Lyindaa Russell - Chair Gang TV Series - New Episodes Each Week on Facebook Watch
May 30th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #153: Rich Douek - Comic Book Writer, New Titles 'Road of Bones' on IDW and 'Wailing Blade' on ComixTribe
May 27th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #152: Yugen Blakrok - South African MC, Sophomore Album 'Anima Mysterium' Out Now
May 24th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #151: Will Putney - Guitarist for Deathcore Band 'Fit For An Autopsy', Producer/Mixer/Engineer, Partnered with STL Tones for 'The Will Putney Tonality Plug-In Suite'
May 22nd, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #150: Danny Trejo - Actor Most Known as Machete, New Partnership with Giddy for ED Tool
May 20th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #149: Rony Seikaly - Former NBA Basketball Star, Currently Globally Renowned Electronic Music Producer & DJ, CloseUp360 Documentary Coming Soon
May 10th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #148: Sylvaine - Scandinavian Blackened Ambient Multi-Instrumentalist, First Woman Nominated for a Spellemannprisen Award in Norway in the Metal Category
May 9th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #147: Miles VanMeter - Vault of Midnight Detroit, Free Comic Book Day May 4th, Events At All Three Locations in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids
May 2nd, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #146: The Human Furnace - Vocalist of Cleveland-Based Metal/Hardcore Band 'Ringworm', New Album "Death Becomes My Voice" on Relapse Records
May 1st, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #145: Choclair - Toronto Hip Hop Legend, 20th Anniversary of "Ice Cold" Album
April 30th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #144: Ephie Aardema - Plays Dawn in Touring Production of 'Waitress the Musical', Limited Runs Coming to Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, and Detroit
April 23rd, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #143: Danny Lore - Queer Black Comic Writer/Editor Raised in Harlem and Currently Bronx-Based, "Queen of Bad Dream" #1 Out April 24th on Vault Comics
April 22nd, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #142: Tim "Yogi" Watts - Drummer of Metal Band 'Demon Hunter', New Albums "War" and "Peace" Out Now
April 19th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #141: Corin Nemec - Actor/Graffiti Artist, 'Rottentail' Film Premiering at Select Locations Throughout April
April 17th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #140: Sorah Suhng - Comic Book Artist/Writer, 'Karnal Confessions' Kickstarter Currently Open
April 16th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #139: Leah McNaughton Lederman - Writer/Freelance Editor, 'Cafe Macabre' Kickstarter Currently Open
April 9th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #138: Brian Skiba - Film Writer/Director, 'Rottentail' Premiering at Select Locations Throughout April
April 7th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #137: David C. Hayes - Author/Actor/Filmmaker, Writer of 'Rottentail' and 'The Rot' Comics
April 3rd, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #136: Victor Dandridge Jr. (Vantage:Inhouse Productions, U Cre-8 Comics) / Dave Acosta (Comic Artist, Elvira, Twelve Devil's Dancing) - Recorded at C2E2 2019
April 2nd, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #135: Dirk Manning (from C2E2) / Travis McIntire (Editor-In-Chief Source Point Press)
March 26th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #134: Matt Cross - Son of Havoc in Lucha Underground, Olde Wrestling, Wrestling is Forever (Olde Wrestling Prize Pack Giveaway)
March 21st, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #133: Marion Fontaine - Olde Wrestling, Detroit Event March 30th (Prize Pack Giveaway)
March 18th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #132: Vita Ayala - Queer Enby Afro-Latinx Comic Writer from New York City, Livewire, Black AF: Devil's Dye, The Wilds, Submerged
March 15th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #131 - K. Lynn Smith - Comic Artist and Writer, Western Comic "Plume", Launched Kickstarter for New Superhero Comic "HOPE"
March 7th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #130: Nick Reese - Vocalist of Hard Rock Band 'Joyous Wolf', Signed to Roadrunner Records, On Tour With 'Buckcherry'
March 6th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #129: Lan Pitts - Comic Book Writer, BOOM! Studios, WWE Comic Books
February 27th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #128 – Mike Zapcic – AMC’s Comic Book Men, Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash (Recorded at Astronomicon 2)
February 22nd, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #127: 'Haunted High-Ons' Special from Astronomicon 2 - Dirk Manning, Marianna Pescosta & Alessandro de Fornasari, and Twiztid!
February 20th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #126: Liana Kangas - Comic Artist, Black AF: Devil's Dye, She Said Destroy
February 13th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #125: Stephy Slays/Jungle Grrrl - WOW Wrestling Superheroes, AXS TV Every Friday
February 7th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #124: Erica Schultz - Comic Book Author, Daredevil, Twelve Devil's Dancing, Xena
February 4th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #123: Jason Aalon Butler - Vocalist of FEVER 333, Debut Album 'STRENGTH IN NUMB333RS'
January 31st, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #122: Ming Chen - AMC's Comic Book Men (Astronomicon 2 Ticket Giveaway)
January 30th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #121: Micah Sloat & Katie Featherston - Paranormal Activity (Astronomicon 2 Ticket Giveaway)
January 22nd, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #120: Heather Antos – Editor at Valiant Comics, Formerly at Unikrn and Marvel
January 15th, 2019
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #119: DJ Nu-Mark - Jurassic 5, New Solo Single "Zodiac Killah" with Method Man
December 20th, 2018
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #118: Rapper Big Pooh – New Collaborative Album ‘RPM’ Produced by Focus
December 16th, 2018
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #117: Alla Xul Elu - Majik Ninja Entertainment (Recorded at Twiztmas at The Crofoot)
December 13th, 2018
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #116: Vstylez - Detroit Hip-Hop Artist, New Album 'Thornton Melon'
December 10th, 2018
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #115: DJ Amir Abdullah – DJ, Music Historian, Curator
December 6th, 2018
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #114: Aztek The Barfly & Foul Mouth - Middle Finger Music, Aztek The Barfly's New Album
November 30th, 2018
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #113: One Be Lo - Michigan Hip-Hop Artist (Fresh is the Word 3rd Anniversary)
November 27th, 2018
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #112: David Frangioni - Drummer, Collector, Technologist, Sound authority, and Author of 'Cr
November 22nd, 2018
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #111: Marco Polo – Hip Hop Producer, New Album Out Now with Masta Ace “A Breukelen Story”
November 16th, 2018
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #110: Marni Kinrys - Owner of The Wing Girl Method, Co-Host of The Ask Women Podcast
November 15th, 2018
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #109: DJ Corchin – Award-Winning Children’s Author & Illustrator
November 9th, 2018
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #108: Jayden Panesso – Frontman of the Queens, New York-Based Metalcore Band ‘Sylar’
November 6th, 2018
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #107: Spencer Charnas - Vocalist of Metalcore Band 'Ice Nine Kills'
October 30th, 2018
On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we …
Episode #106: Evidence - Member of Hip-Hop Group 'Dilated Peoples'
October 23rd, 2018
This week’s guest is hip-hop artist Evidence, member of the legendary west coast group Dilated Peoples. Evidence released his latest solo album …
Episode #105: Kenta Koie - Singer/Lyricist for Japanese Metalcore Band 'Crossfaith'
October 15th, 2018
This week’s guest is Kenta Koie, the lead vocalist of the Japanese metalcore band Crossfaith. The band that formed in 2006, released their fifth studio album EX_MACHINA earlier this year. During our interview, we talked …
Episode #104: Dream Wife - Recorded Backstage at the El Club in Detroit
October 9th, 2018
On this episode we are joined by the London-based pop rocking punk band Dream Wife. Recorded backstage during their Detroit tour stop at the El Club, the members of Dream Wife – Alice Go (guitar), Rakel Mjöll (vocals), …
Episode #103: Joe Nice - Dubstep DJ, Ambassador of the Dubstep Sound in North America
October 2nd, 2018
This guest from this episode is the ambassador of the dubstep sound in North America, dubstep DJ, and DJ that plays dubstep among other styles, Joe Nice. As suggested by previous Fresh is the Word guest Sinistarr in …
Episode #102: Chuck Staton - Vocalist/Guitarist of Pop/Punk Band 'Senior Discount', Co-Host of "The Chuck and Brad Podcast", Comedian, Filmmaker
September 21st, 2018
This week’s guest is the Chuck Staton, vocalist and guitarist of the Providence, Rhode Island-based pop punk band Senior Discount, along with co-host of The Chuck and Brad Podcast. During our interview we talk about …
Episode #101: Carl Craig - Producer/DJ, Techno Pioneer from Detroit
September 13th, 2018
In continuing with the 100th episode celebration, the guest for this episode is techno pioneer, Detroit’s own Carl Craig. As one of the producers and …
Episode #100: Masta Ace - Brooklyn Hip-Hop Legend
September 5th, 2018
It’s here! Episode #100! For this landmark episode, I wanted to get someone special, someone whose work has been important to me over the years. After contacting a shortlist of names, I landed on two people that fit the …
Episode #99: Dan Dougherty - Comic Book Writer/Artist of 'Beardo' and 'Touching Evil', Writer of 'Floppy Cop', Illustrator of 'Cosa Nostra'
August 30th, 2018
This week’s guest is comic book writer and artist Dan Dougherty, most known for Beardo and Touching Evil, and most recently illustrated Cosa Nostra and wrote Floppy Cop. During our chat, we talked about working on Cosa …
Episode #98: Ashley Adler Coro - Co-Founder of the Non-Profit Organization 'Can You Hear Me?'
August 21st, 2018
The guest for this episode is Ashley Adler Coro, co-founder of Can You Hear Me?, a non-profit organization that works with musicians to raise awareness, take action and provide a supportive, empowering community for …
Episode #97: Rosie Tran - Stand Up Comedian, Writer, Podcaster, and Actress
August 15th, 2018
This week’s guest is stand up comedian, writer, podcaster, and actress Rosie Tran (as suggested by B.J. Mendelson in Episode #89). Originally from …
Episode #96: Emily Read - Co-Owner/Founder Pro-Wrestling EVE
August 12th, 2018
This episode’s guest is Emily Read, the co-owner and founder of the UK-based wrestling promotion Pro-Wrestling: EVE. Established in 2009, EVE prides itself as the “Riot Grrrl” of women’s professional wrestling, and …
Episode #95: Sydney Dolezal & Alex Snowden (Doll Skin)
August 2nd, 2018
This is a final installment of interviews recorded at the Detroit stop of the Vans Warped Tour, this one with Sydney Dolezal & Alex Snowden from …
Episode #94: Lauren Kashan / Matt Honeycutt – Warped Tour
August 2nd, 2018
This is the second of three episodes with interviews recorded from the Detroit stop of the Van’s Warped Tour. We have another double header for you with first, an interview with Lauren Kashan, the lead vocalist of the …
Episode #93: Tatiana DeMaria / Rob Damiani – Warped Tour
August 2nd, 2018
This is the first of three episodes with interviews recorded from the Detroit stop of the Van’s Warped Tour. We have a double header with first, an interview with the London-based singer/songwriter Tatiana DeMaria (of …
Episode #92: Zo! – Detroit-Born Musician, Producer, Composer
August 2nd, 2018
This week’s guest is the Detroit-born musician, producer, and composer Zo! (who you might remember as being Sy Smith’s recommendation on Episode #82). Zo! has built a great independent music career for himself as both a …
Episode #91: Buck Dudley – New Jersey-Based Hip-Hop Producer
August 2nd, 2018
This week’s guest is the New Jersey-based hip-hop producer Buck Dudley. Most known recently for his production on a variety of projects from hip-hop emcee CRIMEAPPLE (links to stream/purchase below). Buck Dudley is one …
Episode #90: Sinistarr – Detroit-Born Electronic
August 2nd, 2018
This week’s guest is the Detroit born and raised DJ and producer Sinistarr. While his music is centered in drum and bass, Sinistarr definitely flirts with sounds and tempos influenced by the wide array of music that he …
Episode #89: B.J. Mendelson (Author, Speaker, Comic Book Writer) - Social Media Is Bullshit
July 3rd, 2018
This week’s guest is author, speaker, and comic book writer B.J. Mendelson. He gained notoriety over his humorous yet engaging books Social Media Is …
Episode #88: Daru Jones (Producer/Drummer) - Drummer for Black Milk, Jack White
June 26th, 2018
This week’s guest is producer and drummer Daru Jones. Most known as the drummer for the likes of Detroit hip-hop artist Black Milk and megastar Jack White, Daru Jones has been one of the go-to drummers in the music …
Episode #87: Shawn Coss - From Wizard World Comic Con Columbus
June 22nd, 2018
The third interview from Wizard World Comic Con Columbus is with Akron, Ohio based artist Shawn Coss, the creator of Inktober Illness/Phobias, …
Episode #86: Tracy Lawson – From Wizard World Comic Con Columbus
June 18th, 2018
The second episode this week from Wizard World Comic Con Columbus is with Tracy Lawson, an author who places herself among a couple of literary …
Episode #85: Erin Schechtman Caruso (Super Group Hugs) - From Wizard World Comic Con Columbus
June 14th, 2018
SHOW NOTES: http://freshisthepodcast.com/episode-85-erin-schechtman-caruso/
This episode is the first of three episodes dropping this week with …
Episode #84: Amp Live & Del The Funky Homosapien - Being an independent and their new album Gate 13
June 11th, 2018
SHOW NOTES: http://freshisthepodcast.com/episode-84-del-funky-homosapien-amp-live/
This week’s guests are a couple of highly respected names in the history of hip-hop, Del the Funky Homosapien and Amp Live. Recently, the …
Episode #83: Elijah Witt (Cane Hill) – WWE NXT Takeover and maximizing the band's exposure
May 21st, 2018
This week’s guest is Elijah Witt, lead vocalist of the New Orleans-based metal band Cane Hill. Earlier this year, the band released their sophomore album Too Far Gone via Rise Records. Cane Hill was recently featured on …
Episode #82: Sy Smith – Being an independent artist, the process of writing/recording her new album
May 14th, 2018
EPISODE #82: SY SMITH – IN THIS EPISODE:
This week’s guest is the Los Angeles-based soul music artist, musician, and producer Sy Smith. As an artist …
Episode #81: Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) - New Album and the influence comic books had on her
May 11th, 2018
This week’s guest is Sadie Dupuis of the band Speedy Ortiz. Recently, Speedy Ortiz released their third album Twerp Verse via Carpark Records. During our interview, we talked about how they scrapped the original plans …
Episode #80: Victor Dandridge Jr. – Coordinating Wizard World’s Artist Alley and more
May 6th, 2018
This week’s guest is Victor Dandridge Jr. (and his baby daughter – see below) – self-publishing comic book creator, owner of Vantage:Inhouse Productions, and currently the Wizard World Artist Alley coordinator. …
Episode #79: CRIMEAPPLE - New album "Aguardiente", building a brand as an extension of your artistry
April 30th, 2018
This week’s guest is the New Jersey born and bred hip-hop artist CRIMEAPPLE. During our interview, we talk about his new album Aguardiente, produced entirely by Big Ghost Ltd (which was the Fresh Pick of the Week back …
Episode #78: Nicolay – New album “Glaciers” and on being an independent music artist
April 23rd, 2018
This week’s guest is the Grammy-nominated music producer and performer Nicolay. As one half of the music project The Foreign Exchange with Phonte and …
Episode #77: Stefani Manard – Her comic book Psycho Path, the indie creative community
April 15th, 2018
This week’s guest is Michigan-based horror/sci-fi author and podcaster, writer of the Psycho Path horror comic series and Secrets Best Kept, Stefani Manard. We talk about growing up in Michigan, how she got into …
Episode #76: Mackenzie Nicole – Debut album on Strange Main, the midwest aesthetic
April 8th, 2018
This week’s guest is a native to Kansas City, Missouri, singer/songwriter and first artist on Strange Music’s new pop imprint Strange Main, Mackenzie …
Episode #75: Kasey Pierce – Life as an author and her latest comic book “Norah"
April 1st, 2018
his week’s guest on the Fresh is the Word podcast is Michigan-based comic book/sci-fi/horror author Kasey Pierce. She is the author of the gore-horror novella Pieces of Madness along with her latest sci-fi comic book …
Episode #74: Kris Wolf - Life as a Joshi Wrestler, living in Japan, and life before wrestling
March 25th, 2018
This week’s guest on the Fresh is the Word podcast is Kris Wolf. Based in Japan, Kris Wolf is most known for her time with the Stardom women’s …
Episode #73: Pursuit Grooves - Talking about her new album and her beginnings in music and more
March 19th, 2018
In this episode, your host Kelly “K-Fresh” Frazier interviews the Toronto-based soul/electronic music producer Pursuit Grooves. We dive back to her …
Episode #72: Dabrye - Talking about the new album and the history behind the Dabrye moniker
March 10th, 2018
EPISODE #72: DABRYE – IN THIS EPISODE:
Fresh is the Word is back after a six month (sorry!) hiatus with brand new episodes. For the first episode back, your host Kelly “K-Fresh” Frazier talks to Ann Arbor, Michigan-based …
Episode #71: Night Argent
August 28th, 2017
The Washington State-based Alternative Rock band Night Argent is this week’s guest on Fresh is the Word. Band members Chase Manhattan (lead vocals, guitar), Shane Santanna (keys, guitar, drums), and Evan Taylor (bass) …
Episode #70: The Return of Carley Coma (Candiria)
August 23rd, 2017
Its the return of Carley Coma, lead singer of Candiria, to the Fresh is the Word podcast. Recorded at the Auburn Hills, Michigan stop of the Van's Warped Tour, K-Fresh and Carley Coma talk more about music and MMA. We …
Episode #69: Laila K (Sonic Boom Six)
August 15th, 2017
Laila K, the vocalist for the Manchester, England-based band Sonic Boom Six, is this week’s guest on Fresh is the Word. Recorded at the Auburn Hills, Michigan stop on the Van’s Warped Tour, K-Fresh and Laila K talk …
Episode #68: Emily Lazar aka September (September Mourning)
August 10th, 2017
Emily Lazar of the band and art project September Mourning is this week’s guest on Fresh is the Word. Lazar, who goes by September in the whole …
Episode #67: Davey Muise (Vanna)
August 3rd, 2017
This week's guest is Davey Muise, lead singer of the metalcore band Vanna. They recently announced that their current tour is their farewell tour and they will be ending the band after this year. We talk about why the …
Episode #66: Van's Warped Tour Special
July 31st, 2017
This is a very special bonus episode of Fresh is the Word with K-Fresh's day at the Van's Warped Tour when it hit The Palace in Auburn Hills, …
Episode #65: Schuylar Croom (He Is Legend)
July 22nd, 2017
Schuylar Croom, front man of the North Carolina-based rock band He Is Legend is the special guest week for Fresh Is The Word. He Is Legend has a new …
Episode #64: Sean Harmanis (Make Them Suffer)
July 18th, 2017
Sean Harmanis of the Perth, Australia-based deathcore band Make Them Suffer joins in on the podcast this week. We talk about their new album Worlds …
Episode #63: Young Wicked (Majik Ninja Entertainment)
July 12th, 2017
Denver-based rap artist Young Wicked is this week’s guest on Fresh is the Word. Young Wicked got his start as one-half of the Axe Murder Boyz on Psychopathic Records, but he has since left the label and has linked up …
Episode #62: The R.O.C. (Majik Ninja Entertainment)
July 5th, 2017
Detroit hip-hop artist The R.O.C. is the guest for this episode of Fresh is the Word. As an original member of the rap group House of Krazees in the …
Episode #61: Kevin Harvey (RISE & SHIMMER Wrestling)
July 3rd, 2017
Kevin Harvey from RISE and SHIMMER Wrestling is the guest on this Beats & Body Slams Edition of Fresh is the Word. We talk about the need for the development organization known as RISE for women’s wrestling and talk …
Episode #60: Lilac Lungs
June 27th, 2017
The Detroit alternative pop band Lilac Lungs are the guests this week on Fresh is the Word. We sit down with vocalist Emily Torres and guitarist Johney Birrell and talk about how the band got started, their inspirations …
Episode #59: Chad Gilbert (New Found Glory)
June 21st, 2017
Chad Gilbert, guitarist and founding member of the band New Found Glory, joins in on the podcast this week. Chad is a big MMA fan, so we talk about …
Episode #58: Nevaeh Crist (Rockstar Pro Wrestling)
June 20th, 2017
On another Beats & Body Slams edition of Fresh is the Word, we are joined by the Dayton, Ohio-based wrestler Nevaeh Crist. She is currently the …
Episode #57: Dane Petersen & Alexa San Román (HEIRSOUND)
June 15th, 2017
The Los Angeles-based alternative pop duo Dane Petersen & Alexa San Román, known as HEIRSOUND, are the guests on this week’s episode! They are in …
Episode #56: Spike Slawson (Me First and the Gimme Gimmes) & Audra Angeli-Morse (ISW Wrestling)
June 8th, 2017
For this week’s Fresh is the Word, K-Fresh is joined by Spike Slawson, the lead singer of the wildly fun cover band Me First and the Gimme Gimmies along with their manager and also promoter of Incredibly Strange …
Episode #55: DJ Z aka Zema Ion (Impact Wrestling)
June 4th, 2017
Impact Wrestling’s DJ Z joins us for the first Beats and Body Slams edition of Fresh is the Word. The Beats and Body Slams episodes will focus …
Episode #54: Simon Thompson (Alvarez Kings)
June 2nd, 2017
Simon Thompson, vocalist and guitarist of the South Yorkshire, UK-based alternative rock band Alvarez Kings joins K-Fresh this week to talk about what’s been going on in the band since the last time the two talked for …
Episode #53: Josh Smith (Northlane)
May 23rd, 2017
For this week’s episode, Fresh is the Word is joined by Josh Smith, guitarist of the Sydney, Australia five-piece metalcore band Northlane. We talk about their new album Mesmer along with what went into the writing and …
Episode #52: Adam De Micco (Lorna Shore)
May 18th, 2017
For this episode of Fresh is the Word, Adam De Micco, guitarist of the New Jersey deathcore metal band Lorna Shore, joins us as we talk about the …
Episode #51: Chris Jericho (WWE / Fozzy)
May 10th, 2017
FRIENDS OF JERICHO! JERICHOLICS! For this week’s Fresh is the Word, we have lead singer of the rock band Fozzy and WWE wrestling legend Chris Jericho. Currently finishing up their seventh studio album, Fozzy just …
Episode #50: Kaustubh “Stubhy” Pandav (Lucky Boys Confusion)
May 4th, 2017
Episode #50!! For this week's episode, we have Kaustubh “Stubhy” Pandav of the Chicago-based alternative rock band Lucky Boys Confusion. Stubhy is a long time wrestling fan, so we talk about some of his favorites from …
Episode #49: Steph O'Sullivan (GREYWIND)
April 26th, 2017
For this week's episode, we have Steph O'Sullivan, one-half of the alternative rock duo Greywind. The sibling duo of Steph (vocals) and Paul (guitar) …
Episode #48: Demi (OXYMORRONS)
April 19th, 2017
On this episode of Fresh is the Word, our special guest is Demi from the Queens, New York-based alternative hip hop group OXYMORRONS. They have a new song out called “What’s My Name”. Along with talking about what’s …
Episode #47: Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (Bellator MMA)
April 4th, 2017
For this week's podcast, K-Fresh and Vstylez are joined by Bellator MMA fighter Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal, coming off his unanimous decision win over Quinton "Rampage" Jackson at Bellator 175 in Chicago. Along with a …
Episode #46: Victor Cui (CEO of ONE Championship)
March 19th, 2017
On this week’s episode of Fresh is the Word, we have a huge guest, CEO of the Singapore-based ONE Championship Victor Cui. To many, Cui has been …
Episode #45: Chino XL & Rama Duke
March 14th, 2017
This week’s guest on Fresh is the Word is acclaimed hip hop artist Chino XL along with singer/songwriter Rama Duke, a duo who came together to for a re-imagining of the famed Red Hot Chili Peppers track “Under The …
Episode #44: David Gunn (KING 810)
March 7th, 2017
After another brief two week hiatus, Fresh is the Word is back with a special guest David Gunn, lead vocalist of the Flint, Michigan-based metal band KING 810. Along with being a musician, David Gunn is also an amateur …
Episode #43: Mike D'Antonio (Killswitch Engage)
February 15th, 2017
For this week's Fresh is the Word podcast, we are joined with Mike D'Antonio, founding member and guitarist of the metal band Killswitch Engage. Mike is a HUGE wrestling fan, so along with talking about some band stuff, …
Episode #42: Bellator 170 (Los Angeles) Special
February 4th, 2017
After a two week hiatus due to California dreaming, Fresh is the Word is back with a Bellator themed episode featuring includes from K-Fresh's time out in LA for Bellator 170 at The Forum in Inglewood, headlined by Tito …
Episode #41: Carley Coma (Candiria)
January 14th, 2017
For this week’s episode, our guest is lead vocalist Carley Coma from the Brooklyn-based experimental metal band Candiria. After a 8 year hiatus, Candiria put out a much-acclaimed album in 2016 titled "While They Were …
Episode #40: Jami Morgan (Code Orange)
January 9th, 2017
The guest this week is drummer and vocalist Jami Morgan from the Pittsburgh-based metalcore band Code Orange. They have a new album out via Roadrunner Records titled "Forever" and we getting to talking about the new …
Episode #39: Twiztid
January 1st, 2017
Fresh is the Word is back with our first episode of 2017! We are kicking it up with a bang! The special guest for this episode is the Detroit …
Episode #38: Understanding Cyborg's USADA Violation, King Mo's Victory
December 20th, 2016
For the final episode of Fresh is the Word for 2016, K-Fresh is joined by his co-host Vstylez back home from being in Ireland with King Mo for his victory over Satoshi Ishii at Bellator 169. News in the MMA never sleeps …
Episode #37: Vstylez in Ireland for Bellator 169
December 13th, 2016
For this week's episode of Fresh is the World, like always I"m joined by Vstylez phoning in all the way from Ireland as he's out there for Bellator 169 in the corner of King Mo. A little shorter of an episode this time …
Episode #36: Demetrious Johnson Deserves More!
December 7th, 2016
This week on Fresh is the Word K-Fresh is joined by Vstylez to talk about what’s going on in the world of MMA and wrestling. No guests this week, but there's so much drama in the UFC, it's kinda hard being.... haha. …
Episode #35: The Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association and MORE!
November 29th, 2016
This week on Fresh is the Word K-Fresh is joined by Vstylez to talk about what’s going on in the world of MMA and wrestling. No guests this week, but we discuss the announcement of The Mixed Martial Arts Athletes …
Episode #34: Sonjay Dutt
November 13th, 2016
This episode of Fresh is the Word features a guest interview with former TNA wrestling champion and current staple of the indie wrestling circuit Sonjay Dutt (at 1:21:00 mark). We talk hip hop with him, including his …
Episode #33: Hosts Episode
November 9th, 2016
No guest this week on the Fresh Is The Word podcast, but your hosts K-Fresh and Vstylez break down what's going in the world with this election, K-Fresh announces giving up booze, and we talk about all the great MMA …
Episode #32: Noveliss (Clear Soul Forces)
October 30th, 2016
This episode of Fresh is the Word features the Detroit hip-hop artist Noveliss, member of the hip hop group @clearsoulforces. We talk about his new …
Episode #31: Apollo Brown
October 26th, 2016
This episode of Fresh is the Word features the Detroit hip-hop producer Apollo Brown, who after a vast discography of projects just released a …
Episode #30: House Shoes (Part 2)
October 19th, 2016
Welcome to the new episode of Fresh Is The Word. Your host K-Fresh is back with all sorts of new flavor in the world of music, wrestling, and combat sports. We have the second part of the interview with Detroit born, …
Episode #29: House Shoes (Part 1)
October 11th, 2016
Welcome to the new season of Fresh Is The Word. Your host K-Fresh is back with all sorts of new flavor in the world of music, wrestling, and combat sports. After a hiatus for the summer, Fresh Is The Word is back and …
Episode #28: The Heirs / Radiation City (Season Finale)
April 24th, 2016
Welcome to episode #28 of Fresh Is The Word. This is sort of like a season finale for the podcast. Fresh Is The Word is going on a brief hiatus for a little while to recharge the batteries and freshen the word. The best …
Episode #27: Jessica Dobson (Deep Sea Diver)
April 16th, 2016
For episode #27, our special guest is Jessica Dobson of the Seattle-based band Deep Sea Diver. We talked about having her own band after years of being a part of other bands, being signed to a major label early in her …
Episode #26: Zelooperz
April 8th, 2016
For episode #26, we have Detroit hip hop artist Zelooperz, a member of Danny Brown's Bruiser Brigade. We talked about how he linked up with Danny Brown, dealing with haters, what is makes to be an artist, his paintings, …
Episode #25: Supa Dave West
April 3rd, 2016
For episode #25, we have Queens, New York hip hop writer and producer Supa Dave West, most known for his work with De La Soul. He's currently in the …
Episode #24: Ben Bruce (Asking Alexandria)
March 26th, 2016
For episode #24 of Fresh Is The Word, your host K-Fresh talks with guitarist and founder of the British metal core band Asking Alexandria, Ben Bruce. We talk about the band's new frontman Denis Stoff and their history …
Episode #23: Vampires Everywhere
March 20th, 2016
For episode #23 of Fresh Is The Word, K-Fresh talks to Michael Orlando, founder and front man of the band Vampires Everywhere. We talked about resurrecting the band after a hiatus, dealing with the music industry, the …
Episode #22: Gosh Pith
March 12th, 2016
For episode #22 of Fresh Is The Word, your host K-Fresh talks with the Detroit indie pop duo Gosh Pith. With Josh and Josh, we talk about how they first met, how they first started making music, where they grew up, the …
Episode #21: Kokane
March 3rd, 2016
For episode #21 of Fresh Is The Word, your host K-Fresh has a chat with a west coast hip hop pioneer Kokane, who was signed to Eazy-E's Ruthless Records and co-wrote song with N.W.A., Eazy-E, and Above The Law. We talk …
Episode #20: Natasha Kmeto
February 26th, 2016
For episode #20 of Fresh Is The Word, the guest is Portland-based electronic music producer/singer/song-writer Natasha Kmeto and we talked about her new album Inevitable, how she’s progressed as an artist, the music …
Episode #19: Stories Untold
February 20th, 2016
For episode #19, your host K-Fresh talks with the Metro Detroit five-piece alternative rock band Stories Untold about how the band got started, what …
Episode #18: Fritz Helder
February 8th, 2016
For episode #18 of Fresh Is The Word, your host K-Fresh talks about the upcoming Elzhi album “Lead Poison” and his falling out with Elzhi, his thoughts on the HipHopDX article on the Ma Dukes/House Shoes beef, the …
Episode #17: The Renaissance Soul, Long Live Jay Dee
February 5th, 2016
Episode #17 of Fresh Is The Word is a special edition. No guests! Just me, your host K-Fresh, telling stories of the late great Jay Dee aka J. Dilla aka James Yancey and how his music influenced me and my life and led …
Episode #16: Trevor Strnad (The Black Dahlia Murder)
January 28th, 2016
For episode #16 of Fresh Is The Word, I talk with Trevor Strnad, lead singer of Michigan based metal band The Black Dahlia Murder. We talked about the early years of the band, how they got started, what they were doing …
Episode #15: Mr. MFN eXquire (All Wrestling Talk!)
January 21st, 2016
For episode #15 of Fresh Is The Word, I get to talk with one of my favorite rappers of the past 5 years or so, Mr. MFN eXquire from Brooklyn, New York. He hit the blogosphere back in 2011 with his track “Huzzah” and its …
Episode #14: Stitched Up Heart
January 20th, 2016
For Episode #14 of Fresh Is The Word, I talk to the Los Angeles-based hard rock band Stitched Up Heart. I first heard about this band when they were …
Episode #13: Sylvan LaCue (Talkin' WWE Wrestling & Royal Rumble)
January 18th, 2016
For episode #13 of Fresh Is The Word, I chat with Miami-based hip hop artist Sylvan LaCue. Formerly known as QuESt, Sylvan LaCue just released his new “Evangeline” EP and is currently working on his forthcoming “Far …
Episode #12: Open Mike Eagle
January 16th, 2016
For episode #12 of Fresh Is The Word, I talk music and wrestling with hip hop artist Open Mike Eagle. We talk about the death and influence of David Bowie, his new project Cavanaugh with Serengeti, working with …
Episode #11: Blaze Ya Dead Homie
January 8th, 2016
Welcome to the episode #11 of Fresh Is The Word with your favorite deceased gangsta, Blaze Ya Dead Homie. He has a new album out now on Majik Ninja Entertainment. We talked about how he got into making music with 2 …
Episode #10: Flint Eastwood
January 1st, 2016
For episode number 10 of Fresh Is The Word, we have Detroit’s own Jax Anderson of the band Flint Eastwood. She has a new EP out now called Small Victories. We talked about wrestling, growing up on the east side of …
Episode #9: Tribute To Lemmy of Motörhead (Archived Interview)
December 25th, 2015
Welcome to this bonus episode of Fresh Is The Word as a small tribute to Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister as he passed away on December 28th, days after his 70th birthday on Christmas Eve. I was lucky enough to interview …
Episode #8: Phat Kat aka Ronnie Euro
December 22nd, 2015
Welcome to episode #8 of Fresh Is The Word, the final edition of 2015. This week we have Detroit hip hop legend Phat Kat aka Ronnie Cash aka Ronnie Euro. We talked about how he got into hip hop, the east side vs the …
Episode #7: Eddie Trunk
December 18th, 2015
It’s episode #7! This week we have world-renowned rock music and heavy metal radio host Eddie Trunk. For those that don’t know, in his early days working at Megaforce Records, he signed Metallica and Anthrax, along with …
Episode #6: SHOOTCAST - Talkin' Wrestling with Steve O & Knox Money
December 14th, 2015
Your favorite heels Steve O and Knox Money join your host K-Fresh again for another SHOOTCAST episode of Fresh Is The Word. We talk about Knox Money and Steve O’s album “Going Over”, wrestlers in movies, our favorite …
Episode #5: DOYLE - Alex Story & Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein (formerly of The Misfits)
December 10th, 2015
For episode #5 of Fresh Is The Word, your host K-Fresh was able to kick it on the tour bus for a little bit with a punk rock legend Doyle Wolfgang …
Episode #4: SHOOTCAST - Talkin' Wrestling with Steve O & Knox Money
December 6th, 2015
For this episode of Fresh Is The Word, we introduce a new segment of the podcast called the SHOOTCAST! It’s like a group discussion shoot with various guests talking about the all sorts of nonsense about the history and …
Episode #3: Hakim Zane
December 3rd, 2015
For podcast #3 of Fresh Is The Word, our guest is Michigan-based wrestler Hakim Zane from the XICW promotion. He’s done some work with Ring Of Honor and Chikara Pro in the past. We talked about hip-hop and how it fits …
Episode #2: One-Eyed Doll
November 27th, 2015
For episode #2 of Fresh Is The Word, your host K-Fresh talks to Junior and Kimberly Freeman of the band One-Eyed Doll about their new album "Witches" …
Episode #1 : Finale
November 21st, 2015
Welcome to the first episode of the Fresh Is The Word podcast. This is a podcast about music and wrestling, and for the first episode, your host K-Fresh has Detroit hip hop artist Finale. Recently, Finale released his …
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