25 JUN 2024 · Youngy! Okay now... hang on, because this is a whole other thing. Matt's legendary Australian hardcore band, King Parrot, has really made waves and strides over the past few years. They've found their way to the biggest stages in the world. Part of that is their connection to Pantera's Phil Anselmo, as the band are on his label, Housecore Records, but also because they might put on the most energetic, hilarious, and outrageous live act I've seen in decades. I was able to see them last September when they played Seattle and within minutes of taking the stage, the tornado was on full steam. Matt and the band killed it, and the next thing I know it's over and I'm a sweaty mess. A hour whizzed by and I realized that I had grinned ear to ear the entire time.  Their show is a masterpiece of noise and outrageous energy and the man at the center of the whirlwind is my guest today. Welcome Matthew (Youngy) Young of King Parrot! TIME CODES: 2:00 What does Rob want to create for the rest of his life? 5:30 The kind maniac, Matt Young 9:00 The similarities between seasons in Australia and the PNW 13:50 King Parrot is all about the LIVE experience 17:00 Ozzy was the inspiration behind the buckets of water 22:00 Bon Scott was the inspiration behind EVERYTHING else 27:00 National Invisible Day 32:50 The audience confuses the King Parrot message 37:30 Therapy and AA and the message of the Higher Power 42:00 Matt loves loves loves The Kinks 47:00 Wanting to travel outside of Australia 51:00 Playing the big shows with Pantera and Cattle Decapitation 55:45 The best influences in Youngy's life 1:00:00 Being of service to others in professional and personal life 1:05:00 The crazy creative and struggling with self esteem 1:10:00 Overcoming addiction and embracing sobriety 1:15:00 Navigating boundaries 1:16:00 What does Matt dream about? THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1964, the Beatles began their only tour EVER, by playing 2 shows in Denmark. British drummer Jimmie Nicol replaces Ringo Starr (recovering from tonsillitis) for the first five dates. Can you imagine seeing the Beatles... (the BEATLES)... on their only tour and you DON'T get Ringo? Sheesh. BIRTHDAYS: Angelina Jolie was born today in 1975. Russell Brand born today in 1975. WEIRD TRIVIA OF THE WEEK:National Invisible day: How many times have you wished to be invisible? The Invisible Day offers us a chance to explore that fantasy, but with a twist that’s more about inner peace than vanishing acts. It’s a day that invites us to step back from our daily grind and find solace in solitude, acknowledging those moments when we all feel a bit unseen or overwhelmed by the demands of a connected world.This special day is celebrated across the United States not just for the playful idea of invisibility but also as a meaningful nod to mental health. Invisible Day supports taking a break to unwind, reflect, and enjoy our own company away from the pressures of social media and work. -------------------------- I'm a former professional drummer hosting challenging conversations with other artists/creatives about mental health, new music, weekly news, and spiritual truths. My goal is to entertain you and encourage you to enjoy life in healthier ways. The truth is hidden inside every one of us. Support the show AND watch uncensored FULL LENGTH content here: https://www.patreon.com/thisissentimentalillness Copyright 2024 Sentimental Illness - All Rights Reserved

18 JUN 2024 · Disclaimer: We had MAJOR technical issues and we had to run it through an A.I. program to clean up the audio. Sorry if we sound weird. Love you, Marco! ---- My super talented buddy, Marco Bravi, is here! I had a chance to host Marco on my old show, Rockstar Superhero, a few years back when he was doing press for his band, Virtual Symmetry. We had a great time. He's the Italian apple of my eye and a friend to everyone. Ladies and gentlemen, Marco Bravi! TIME CODES: 1:00 Midnight Train to Georgia with Gladys Knight 3:00 Reminded that people are the key 6:00 Relatives always look for a different version of you 8:45 Giving grace to others 12:40 Raised in a small town in Italy 16:00 Parents always come from another time 20:00 Going against the current 23:00 Valued for the work we do 26:00 For the sake of art 29:30 Random internet interview encounters 32:40 When the brilliant minds can't stop, which is all the time 35:40 Living as a spectator 39:00 Stepping into who and what we were made for 42:45 Gratitude for receiving a gift 46:00 Taking control of oneself 49:10 Distraction doesn't help one to overcome 53:00 Trust and courage in others before oneself 56:00 Getting the best from Marco today and forward MONOLOGUE: I've been on a real run with self help books lately. Part of it is that I like getting differing opinions about the nature of man and how an opinion can shape us. That said, what most seem to agree on, is the obvious.... it's about our mental state more than anything. Sure, it's vital that we are in decent health and looking to keep ourselves fit by eating well and getting daily exercise. BUT, the largest focus is always on mental health and acuity. As we all know, everything runs together in tandem, so if you don't feel good, you don't think well, and if you don't think well, chances are you don't feel physically well. That circle... that cycle. Kind of a big deal. Here's the thing. We all know this, but we keep going as if a life will find health simply by powering through or waiting for something that makes us happy to want to make these changes. Why celebrity self help books? We have this habit of believing celebrities in general... they attract us with their big lifestyles that seem as though they are doing better. The reality of it is that they are still 100% mortal and filled with doubt just like you and I. The reason I have read THESE last 3 books is that these 3 have done something wildly different than most. They stand out because they are 3 books based around the lives of 3 people who shouldn't have made it, but did. 1) Arnold Schwarzenegger had to get over post Nazi Germany parents, and an accent that wouldn't quit, to find a dream in America. 2) Gary John Bishop was a working class, general contractor, with an interest in helping people unlock their capacity for change. 3) Kevin Hart had to overcome a significant size disadvantage. He wanted to be a basketball player, his dad was a drug addict, and he grew up in a rough and tumble neighborhood. You have to do the work and you have to go where the work is. Then, you not only have to outwork the competition, but you have to outwork the guy that would hire you. It never gets easy. In fact, the higher you go up the chain, the harder it gets because the expectations get bigger. As Kevin says and he's 100% true, it's not that hard to get where you want to go, but it's super hard to stay there. You never pay your dues. You just get new dues. Nobody is ever at the top, even if the rest of us perceive it as such. Today is a big one: WORLD HUNGER DAY The day serves as a platform to highlight the harsh reality that many still face food scarcity and poor nutrition, which can lead to severe health problems. World hunger day started in 2011 and serves as a call to action to raise awareness and to encourage to serve others now. What are we waiting for? Have you ever participated in a day of service for others? BIRTHDAYS: Gladys Knight is 79 years old today. I remember being a young man and hearing Midnight Train to Georgia. In fact, in 1974, when I was riding my bike around East Wenatchee, it was the song of the summer, even though it came out a year before. That was a zeitgeist moment for her and an indelible memory for me. --------------------------- I'm a former professional drummer hosting challenging conversations with other artists/creatives about mental health, new music, weekly news, and spiritual truths. My goal is to entertain you and encourage you to enjoy life in healthier ways. The truth is hidden inside every one of us. Copyright 2024 Sentimental Illness

11 JUN 2024 · Today is Simen Sandnes day and I want to say that I love this man.  He's one of my favorite people in the world, because when Simen shows up, the world smiles a little brighter. Simen offers so much in the way of inspiration. He's a fantastic drummer, to be sure, but what sets him apart is his never ending desire to love, share kind thoughts, to encourage, and as mentioned in the previous sentence, to inspire. He's a wonder. I hope you love this show as much as we did sharing the 2 hours together. I hope his gift of love and affection takes you to another space where the world of music and spirit collide. This is Sentimental Illness. Time Codes: 4:00 'Unfuck Yourself' by Gary John Bishop 9:40 Ladies and gentlemen, it's Simen Sandnes! 10:50 Peaches in heavy syrup 13:30 You must be a high level player and a good guy 16:25 Trains in Japan 19:00 Lindbergh and Earhart  22:30 Jeffrey Dahmer 25:50 How one becomes a sociopath  30:00 Swedish singer Karin Park 31:20 Jørgen Munkeby is the most handsome man in the world 32:30 End of the World day 36:00 Simen is the new drummer for Evergrey. Wow.  42:00 Lessons at a young age 48:30 Playing drums professionally 54:00 Sleep Token  59:00 Red Rocks Colorado 1:03:00 The world's best goalkeeper 1:08:45 The discipline and priorities 1:15:00 Born in the north 1:20:00 When the system works against you  1:25:00 The type of drummer you are 1:30:00 President or Astronaut or Fireman  1:35:00 Playing every drum and cymbal live 1:40:00 The experience of knowing Simen  1:46:00 Deserving to be loved --------------------------- I'm a former professional drummer hosting challenging conversations with other artists/creatives about mental health, new music, weekly news, and spiritual truths. My goal is to entertain you and encourage you to enjoy life in healthier ways. The truth is hidden inside every one of us. Support the show AND watch uncensored FULL LENGTH content here: https://www.patreon.com/thisissentimentalillness Copyright 2024 Sentimental Illness - All Rights Reserved

28 MAY 2024 · When the Ukraine fell into war a few years ago, Ruslan was ready. He knows his way around a war and I'm positive he'll find his way through. I believe this with all my heart and so do the animals he supports! Ladies and gentlemen, all the way from Kiev, my buddy and amazing animal humanitarian, Ruslan Babayev! Time Codes: 2:00 Bonneville let a lot of radio talent go in the Seattle area. 4:00 I listened to Arnold Schwarzeneggar's book, 'Be Useful'  9:00 Terminal Illness 13:50 Ukrainian animal rights activist, Ruslan Babayev, is my guest 20:50 Nettles aren't a kind plant  25:00 Ruslan was born in the 1990's 28:45 The beginning of the Russian/Ukrainian war story 32:45 This is where we react to 3 different songs from up and coming artists! Too bad you missed it, but you can always subscribe to the show at Patreon and get the whole thing! 33:00 Playing drums at slow tempos is really hard  39:00 Ruslan's early years in Ukraine 45:00 When Ruslan tried music as a young man 53:00 What's REALLY happening in the Russian War 59:00 This is a war of cultures 1:06:00 Hoping for a political intervention  1:12:00 So many soldiers and civilians are dead 1:18:00 Ruslan decided to save animals affected by the war 1:25:00 Why the US news doesn't tell us the war is as bad as it actually is 1:30:00 Playing music can keep a person sane during extreme moments in life --------------------------- I'm a former professional drummer hosting challenging conversations with other artists/creatives about mental health, new music, weekly news, and spiritual truths. My goal is to entertain you and encourage you to enjoy life in healthier ways. The truth is hidden inside every one of us. Support the show AND watch uncensored FULL LENGTH content here: https://www.patreon.com/thisissentimentalillness Copyright 2024 Sentimental Illness - All Rights Reserved

21 MAY 2024 · I love Josiah James. I have been a fan of Josiah's for a number of years.... fortunate to have met him way back in 2012, when he was touring his music around the country, driving his old Prius and playing at churches.  He's had quite the career, both as a solo artist and as a songwriter for others. I'm sure you've heard his work and today we'll get a chance to dig a little deeper into the man, who he's working with (if at all) and what his plans are for the future.  This is all to say, I don't know exactly what Josiah is moving towards, but I think we can both agree it's to the light.  Always towards the light.... Ladies and gentlemen, my buddy from the outskirts of Sacramento, California, and singer of songs that hit the heart like an anthem to forever.... this is Josiah James. TIME CODES: 1:45 Monologue about Rob's neck and weird dreams 8:00 Our guest, Josiah James Meeker 13:45 Legos, Lincoln Logs, and Tinker Toys 19:00 Thriving where you're at 24:50 A take on trivia and history 29:00 This is the part that has been removed due to copyright reasons, but if you want to hear this section as well as other missing bits, you can subscribe to our show at Patreon. Link below! 30:00 Moderate shredding! 35:00 What helped Josiah through his hard times 40:00 What makes each of us different 46:00 When self harm becomes real 50:00 When Rob broke his hand 55:00 Touring music around the country 1:00:00 When your pastor is a metalhead 1:04:00 People need to be loved regardless of disparate belief systems 1:09:45 Keeping faith close to the chest 1:14:00 Find your family and love them regardless of differences 1:20:00 Food network influenced Josiah's future in food service 1:24:00 Getting that Michelin Star MONOLOGUE:  Okay, had a long night. Not gonna exaggerate, but yeah.... it was a rough one. I did something to my neck last night and it kept me up all night.  Ended up having an insane dream that I won't really share with you because it'd be boring, but let me say something. I've heard over the years that God talks to you through dreams.  I have had some really compelling memorable dreams that have excited and terrified me. Some of you have heard the stories.  In fact, years ago, I shared a very vivid dream I had with Seattle radio legend Spike O'neill about the end of the world and I can still see it in my head.   Well... last night, I had a dream where I was with friends, riding in a helicopter and the pilot didn't know what she was doing.  We ended up crash landing, but survived (duh, it's a dream).... after the crash, I noticed we were near a friend's house.  We went over... this guy is super famous.. .i mean like Beatles famous, and he's got a house full of guests, but he's also doing renovation work, so the house is in shambles in most rooms.  As I wandered around, I noticed that I could never quite catch up to my famous friend and his friends, but when I got close, I would see them look at me from a distance, then duck into the next room... this happened over and over. When I woke, it occurred to me that my dream was that I know these guys who are super famous, wealthy and successful in the worlds, and MY eyes, but I was never actually in the group.... meaning I was invited into the home, but never to the actual table.   It made me think about friendships and how we assume people feel differently about us than we do about them.  It also made me think who do I really know and do they really know me?  Do they care?  Am I that overwhelming a personality that people will allow me into their world, but never care about me?  Is it all in my head?  Should it matter? How does God feel about me?  Am I invited to that table?  Lots to ponder. -------------------------- What special things are happening on April 30th? 1) Stuff that happened on this day - a) NATIONAL MR POTATO HEAD DAY b) INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY - invented by Herbie Hancock! c) INTERNATIONAL GUITAR MONTH BIRTHDAYS: 1) Kirsten Dunst is 41 today, which freaks me out, because I remember her so well as a 12 year old in Interview with the Vampire. 2) Gal Gadot, who plays wonder woman, is 38 today 3) Ana De Armas, the Cuban actress, is 35 4) Way too many Tik Tok stars were born today and nobody cares.  Do you wish Tik Tok was a thing when you were starting up as a songwriter?  Do you think it would have been a distraction or helped your career? DEATHS: 1) Adolf Hitler died on this day in 1945.... or did he? ------------------------------- REACTIONS: 1) Redd Kross - Candy Colored Catastrophe (Classic old school RK. They started as a band in the late 70's when they were kids. The brothers were always the staple. They went on the Tonight show in the late 80's, but they never broke in the huge way.  However, they've always been an indie standard.  They influenced so many bands. 2) A Bitter End - Gone (Band is from France and are a new thing.  I really love the mesmerizing aspect of the music. Great smooth voice) - New album is called "This is Ephemeral" 3) SOM - Animals , because it's the best song ever. --------------------  Copyright 2024 Sentimental Illness

2 MAY 2024 · This week's guest is Nik (kin) Barker, ex singer of Twelve Foot Ninja! MONOLOGUE:  It's been a week full of creative energy and gnashing of teeth.  My head hurts way too much because I don't sleep, but when have I ever actually slept? The bags under my eyes prove the truth, you know? I'm starting to seriously think I have a solid case of sleep apnea.  I know I'm not in perfect shape, but I've noticed the last few months (only the last few) that I wake every night with a very dry mouth and I think I'm sleeping with my mouth open at night.  Granted, I'm also a diabetic now (don't get me started) and it's a sign of something greater and sadly distressing.  All said, I know I'm turning a blind eye to my health, but I just don't have the bandwidth to care at this moment.   I'm still dealing with anger, but I can't complain too much.  I've been begging the big man to take it all away from me, but he's got bigger fish to fry. A very close friend who suffered from a brain tumor a few years ago has finally been diagnosed with malignant cancers in her liver and chest so things went upside down in our community of friends pretty quickly. It reminds me that as much as I hate my life at times, I don't have to worry about having my head cut off because I don't believe the same things that the government does or how can I complain when I have a refrigerator with 25 different hot sauce flavors to compliment my meal?  I mean ... how hard is this really? Nik Barker and I had never met in person until today. Today is numero uno.  All said, I have been a fan of Nik's for a number of years.  I discovered his old band, Twelve Foot Ninja at the end of 2015. I'd heard about the band through the grapevine and my connections in the music business.   A buddy of mine had seen them at a festival in Ohio and told me how much he'd enjoyed them. Surprisingly, a new video of theirs ended up on YouTube.... something called One Hand Killing, and the next thing you know, I'm jumping down the rabbit hole of everything I'd missed.  I told everyone. I learned all the material.  I reveled in the absurdity of their musical skill levels and their very bizarre sense of humor.  Sadly, within the last few years, the band went on permanent hiatus and Nik has moved on.   This all to say, regardless of what happened and where they may be going, they have done something very few bands have... they've created something truly unique and inspiring, they've reached around the globe and my guest today was the VOICE of that legacy.  FUN STUFF:   What special things are happening on April 23rd? Today is NATIONAL ENGLISH MUFFIN DAY Today is WORLD TABLE TENNIS DAY Today is also NATIONAL TAKE A CHANCE DAY, NATIONAL TALK LIKE SHAKESPEAR DAY, and most importantly, NATIONAL LOVERS DAY.   NEWS: Rock and Roll Hall of fame BIRTHDAYS: Roy Orbison DEATHS: According to Sir Isaac Newton, Jesus Christ was crucified on this date in the year 34 AD.    TIME CODES: 3:00 No bandwidth in my life. Full on midlife crisis. 8:00 Introducing Nik Barker 10:00 Fun Stuff 13:00 Vegemite 17:45 American hubris 22:00 Political affiliations on your sleeve 26:20 Stuck with presidents 31:20 Shutting down those that dissent 36:00 The point of popularism 41:30 Exemplfying the teachings of Christ 46:00 Trump tried to be Jesus 49:40 The source of all light 52:30 Diverting attention away 58:30 Singling out artists doesn't make sense 1:07:00 Nik did an Odd Covers cover of Anubis 1:14:00 Nik is grateful 1:19:00 Nik's parents were musicians as well 1:23:00 KISS was the one 1:27:00 When Nik figured out music was the future 1:33:00 White lace doilies 1:37:30 Nik getting better at controlling emotions 1:41:45 What is Nik nostalgic about? 1:47:00 Nik's irrational fear is being seen 1:50:40 Neglecting others for selfish reasons Copyright 2024 Sentimental Illness, a Rockstar Superhero production, All Rights Reserved.

19 APR 2024 · My guest this week is Belgium's own Sander Rom! Sander is a fantastic songwriter, guitarist and singer and I love him to death. He's the leader of the Mechelen scene's L'itch and, until recently (one week post recording this interview, one fifth of the EU supergroup known as Hippotraktor. Available on Pelagic Records, Hippotraktor features members of L'itch and Psychonaut. The band is known for soaring hooks, technical riffing and earth-shattering breakdowns. Their new album releases June 7th, 2024 and it's progressive metal of the highest order. L'itch is an monster of an alternative band and is Sander's most important pet, with a new record releasing soon. I've heard it and it's unbelievably good. I can't wait to share more when the time is right. Reiterating, Sander has all the bells and whistles in his musical repertoire and he's a fantastic human. Maybe the best ever. He is so clearly aware of his surroundings, he's inspiring, and above all, he's kind. We could all do better like Sander. Please enjoy our wonderful conversation, completely unedited and ready for consumption. If you're seeking answers and a connection to the truth, this show will help you find the way. TIME CODES: 3:00 A frustrated moment of release 6:45 Guest: Sander Rom 11:25 Fun stuff  11:50 The Titanic sunk on this day 17:30 Fan club president is a murderer 20:00 Sander got picked on as a kid 24:00 Kidney donations 32:00 You shouldn't keep veggies after cutting them 39:00 Reacting instinctively 45:20 The priviledge to do the right thing 50:50 Crazy cool collections at The Louvre 56:20 Star Wars and the Mona Lisa 1:02:05 Rob was super interested in drums 1:05:00 Hippotraktor's new album title - 'Statis' 1:07:00 The noise you're feeling 1:12:00 Wanting to know the real person behind the music 1:17:00 People seeing the hidden parts of our heart 1:22:30 Sander's neck injury and future 1:27:00 The purpose of life is to influence others and help them find their own 1:31:00 Struggling with communication when angry Theme music, 'Goretex Weather Report' provided graciously by Jørgen Munkeby (Shining NOR). Copyright 2024 Rockstar Superhero Inc. All Rights Reserved.