The Candlepower Hour. Surviving Music and Showbusiness https://www.candlepowerrecords.com en CandlePower LLC The show must go on! As it has for Centuries…Time marches on & technology evolves, but some things never change: The Real and many times Insane and human story that come from deep within the underworld of the music and entertainment business. Welcome to The Candlepower Hour. Our platform is here to deliver the human element of show business. Entertainment to shock, educate & inspire. Spanning over four decades of music, film & television. Executive Producers Diego Negrete and Bill Metoyer Join us! & let's get the show on the road... https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/563c34f6-2cfd-11ee-94df-4ff05077bd2f/image/d52baa871bc1d21a298c4c3261621bea.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Candlepower Hour. Surviving Music and Showbusiness https://www.candlepowerrecords.com yes episodic Surviving Showbizz & Keys 2 the City Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer The show must go on! As it has for Centuries…Time marches on & technology evolves, but some things never change: The Real and many times Insane and human story that come from deep within the underworld of the music and entertainment business. Welcome to The Candlepower Hour. Our platform is here to deliver the human element of show business. Entertainment to shock, educate & inspire. Spanning over four decades of music, film & television. Executive Producers Diego Negrete and Bill Metoyer Join us! & let's get the show on the road... The show must go on! As it has for Centuries…Time marches on & technology evolves, but some things never change: The Real and many times Insane and human story that come from deep within the underworld of the music and entertainment business.

Welcome to The Candlepower Hour. Our platform is here to deliver the human element of show business. Entertainment to shock, educate & inspire. Spanning over four decades of music, film & television.

Executive Producers Diego Negrete and Bill Metoyer

Join us! & let's get the show on the road...

]]> CandlePower LLC info@candlepowerrecords.com The Candlepower Hour is with We Are The Crew storyteller and old school lighting tech and road dog Patrick Orourke. Life on the road with Showco and more!. On this episode we chat with old school stagehand, lighting tech and roadie Patrick Orourke. His experiences with legendary staging company Showco, Thin Lizzy and VariLite are now herby told. Join us! Patrick is a featured guest storyteller in the incredible book We Are The Crew written by Lisa Deyesso with Christina Harlin. Now available on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:38:00 -0000 full Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer On this episode we chat with old school stagehand, lighting tech and roadie Patrick Orourke. His experiences with legendary staging company Showco, Thin Lizzy and VariLite are now herby told. Join us! Patrick is a featured guest storyteller in the incredible book We Are The Crew written by Lisa Deyesso with Christina Harlin. Now available on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode we chat with old school stagehand, lighting tech and roadie Patrick Orourke. His experiences with legendary staging company Showco, Thin Lizzy and VariLite are now herby told. Join us! Patrick is a featured guest storyteller in the incredible book We Are The Crew written by Lisa Deyesso with Christina Harlin. Now available on Amazon.

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]]> 1773 We Are The Crew storyteller and lighting tech/stagehand David Warmkessel joins us for a Rock and Roll chat! Following up on Lisa Deyesso and her amazing new book We Are The Crew, The Candlepower Hour welcomes veteran musician, stagehand and storyteller David Warmkessel. Every stagehand and show crew has their own incredible story to tell. Davids' is no exception! We are honored to have Mr Warmkessel on the podcast. We Are The Crew lays the stories out with in incredible, easy to read, format. Rock Stars perform and go...The crew and stagehands remain and what happens backstage, on the field, in the grid and even at catering will leave you speechless...Support The Crew House! Purchase We Are The Crew on Amazon. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:41:00 -0000 full Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Following up on Lisa Deyesso and her amazing new book We Are The Crew, The Candlepower Hour welcomes veteran musician, stagehand and storyteller David Warmkessel. Every stagehand and show crew has their own incredible story to tell. Davids' is no exception! We are honored to have Mr Warmkessel on the podcast. We Are The Crew lays the stories out with in incredible, easy to read, format. Rock Stars perform and go...The crew and stagehands remain and what happens backstage, on the field, in the grid and even at catering will leave you speechless...Support The Crew House! Purchase We Are The Crew on Amazon. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Following up on Lisa Deyesso and her amazing new book We Are The Crew, The Candlepower Hour welcomes veteran musician, stagehand and storyteller David Warmkessel. Every stagehand and show crew has their own incredible story to tell. Davids' is no exception! We are honored to have Mr Warmkessel on the podcast.

We Are The Crew lays the stories out with in incredible, easy to read, format. Rock Stars perform and go...The crew and stagehands remain and what happens backstage, on the field, in the grid and even at catering will leave you speechless...Support The Crew House!

Purchase We Are The Crew on Amazon.

Enjoy!

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]]> 2413 WE ARE THE CREW! Stagehand/Rigger/Author Lisa Deyesso Join us for this incredible interview with veteran stagehand, rigger and new author Lisa Deyesso. Her powerful new book "We Are The Crew" is a collection of Rock and Roll stories like you've never heard before! Told by stagehands who were there in the trenches, stages and above in the catwalks. The Crew House is the goal! We Are The Crew. Avail on Amazon... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:27:00 -0000 full Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Join us for this incredible interview with veteran stagehand, rigger and new author Lisa Deyesso. Her powerful new book "We Are The Crew" is a collection of Rock and Roll stories like you've never heard before! Told by stagehands who were there in the trenches, stages and above in the catwalks. The Crew House is the goal! We Are The Crew. Avail on Amazon... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us for this incredible interview with veteran stagehand, rigger and new author Lisa Deyesso. Her powerful new book "We Are The Crew" is a collection of Rock and Roll stories like you've never heard before! Told by stagehands who were there in the trenches, stages and above in the catwalks. The Crew House is the goal!

We Are The Crew. Avail on Amazon...

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]]> 1505 From "Dead Rich" to "Rich Alive". The Incredible True Story of Rich Gonzales Tune in to this incredible story of Heavy Metal, Custom Harley Davidsons, Tragedy and Recovery on this episode with Los Angeles musician, heavy crane operator and Rock and Roll veteran Rich Gonzales... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:45:00 -0000 full Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Tune in to this incredible story of Heavy Metal, Custom Harley Davidsons, Tragedy and Recovery on this episode with Los Angeles musician, heavy crane operator and Rock and Roll veteran Rich Gonzales... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tune in to this incredible story of Heavy Metal, Custom Harley Davidsons, Tragedy and Recovery on this episode with Los Angeles musician, heavy crane operator and Rock and Roll veteran Rich Gonzales...

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]]> 3195 The Candlepower Hour: Ghetto Metal with Blaxmyth! Los Angeles based and bi-coastal band Blaxmyth discusses their origins, describes Ghetto Metal and chats it up on the issues and the music! Another deep dive. Blaxmyth is a must see live act. They are rolling strong and flying the BLAXMYTH Flag. CPH is proud to have these artists on the podcast. Listen up and learn from the streets. Download those episodes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:51:00 -0000 full Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Los Angeles based and bi-coastal band Blaxmyth discusses their origins, describes Ghetto Metal and chats it up on the issues and the music! Another deep dive. Blaxmyth is a must see live act. They are rolling strong and flying the BLAXMYTH Flag. CPH is proud to have these artists on the podcast. Listen up and learn from the streets. Download those episodes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Los Angeles based and bi-coastal band Blaxmyth discusses their origins, describes Ghetto Metal and chats it up on the issues and the music! Another deep dive. Blaxmyth is a must see live act. They are rolling strong and flying the BLAXMYTH Flag. CPH is proud to have these artists on the podcast.

Listen up and learn from the streets.

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]]> 2992 Praise the Dead Tracey Spacey T Singleton & Lisa Marie Maestas FISHBONE in the House! We’re back — and fired up! The Candlepower Hour proudly presents two of Los Angeles’ very own legends: musicians, educators, and all-around inspirations. Today’s guests are Lisa Marie Maestas — drummer, songwriter, and educator — and her powerhouse partner, Tracey “Spacey T” Singleton, lead guitarist of Sound Barrier, the first all-Black metal band ever signed to a major label. Join us for an unforgettable episode as these two lovebirds share the remarkable story of how they met, the lessons they’ve learned, and the music that continues to move them. This one — like all others — is a must-listen! We are honored to welcome them to the Candlepower Hour stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 25 Oct 2025 02:14:00 -0000 full 3 7 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer FISHBONE in the House! We’re back — and fired up! The Candlepower Hour proudly presents two of Los Angeles’ very own legends: musicians, educators, and all-around inspirations. Today’s guests are Lisa Marie Maestas — drummer, songwriter, and educator — and her powerhouse partner, Tracey “Spacey T” Singleton, lead guitarist of Sound Barrier, the first all-Black metal band ever signed to a major label. Join us for an unforgettable episode as these two lovebirds share the remarkable story of how they met, the lessons they’ve learned, and the music that continues to move them. This one — like all others — is a must-listen! We are honored to welcome them to the Candlepower Hour stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices FISHBONE in the House!

We’re back — and fired up! The Candlepower Hour proudly presents two of Los Angeles’ very own legends: musicians, educators, and all-around inspirations.

Today’s guests are Lisa Marie Maestas — drummer, songwriter, and educator — and her powerhouse partner, Tracey “Spacey T” Singleton, lead guitarist of Sound Barrier, the first all-Black metal band ever signed to a major label.

Join us for an unforgettable episode as these two lovebirds share the remarkable story of how they met, the lessons they’ve learned, and the music that continues to move them.

This one — like all others — is a must-listen!
We are honored to welcome them to the Candlepower Hour stage.

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]]> 3548 yes Michael Ciravolo SCHECTER GUITARS https://youtu.be/dDQc56f_ias?si=9j__F6kTsIGIF0xs Beauty In Chaos! If you want something done right, do it yourself! Tonight on The Candlepower Hour… We welcome legendary guitar player, producer, songwriter and President of Schecter Guitars! Michael Ciravolo! This is a story you all gotta hear! From his upbringing in New Orleans to his fire brand of Goth music, collaborations with Wayne Hussey, Simon Gallup, Al Jourgensen, and Robin Zander (to name only a few), to becoming President of Schecter Guitars, this interview has all the inspiration you need to kick you into high gear! No pun intended… We deliver excellence! Join us for this Excellent Interview! Let’s Go! Join us at ElectraCast.com and on all major streaming platforms! We are The Candlepower Hour. Fueled by ElectraCast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:49:00 -0000 full 3 6 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Beauty In Chaos! If you want something done right, do it yourself! Tonight on The Candlepower Hour… We welcome legendary guitar player, producer, songwriter and President of Schecter Guitars! Michael Ciravolo! This is a story you all gotta hear! From his upbringing in New Orleans to his fire brand of Goth music, collaborations with Wayne Hussey, Simon Gallup, Al Jourgensen, and Robin Zander (to name only a few), to becoming President of Schecter Guitars, this interview has all the inspiration you need to kick you into high gear! No pun intended… We deliver excellence! Join us for this Excellent Interview! Let’s Go! Join us at ElectraCast.com and on all major streaming platforms! We are The Candlepower Hour. Fueled by ElectraCast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Beauty In Chaos! If you want something done right, do it yourself! Tonight on The Candlepower Hour… We welcome legendary guitar player, producer, songwriter and President of Schecter Guitars! Michael Ciravolo! This is a story you all gotta hear! From his upbringing in New Orleans to his fire brand of Goth music, collaborations with Wayne Hussey, Simon Gallup, Al Jourgensen, and Robin Zander (to name only a few), to becoming President of Schecter Guitars, this interview has all the inspiration you need to kick you into high gear! No pun intended… We deliver excellence! Join us for this Excellent Interview! Let’s Go! Join us at ElectraCast.com and on all major streaming platforms! We are The Candlepower Hour. Fueled by ElectraCast.

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]]> 4542 yes Julian Shah-Tayler THE SINGULARITY https://youtu.be/lnttLhy8rZM?si=0LoZEiyqdjCxKQPP Once again The Candlepower Hour reaches across the pond and now to the center of the universe! Our featured guest is making waves in Los Angeles. With over 300 written songs, Grammy nominations, works featured on projects such as The Sopranos, Breaking Bad and live performances in front of The President and Robert De Niro! We are proud to welcome multi-talented Goth, Alternative and New Wave Artist Julian Shah-Tayler! In this episode we dive deep into what makes Julian shine in his world of creativity. How science and space fueled his imagination to propel himself to the sky with music and art. Lets explore Julian's childhood and the steps he took to get to L.A. where he now resides, writes and creates. We talk about his experiences in The Band That Fell To Earth: A David Bowie Odyssey cover band, Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience, along with his collaborations with Michael Ciravolo (Beauty in Chaos, Schecter Guitars), Michael Aston (Gene Loves Jezebel) and works in film projects such as Plush and Disney's Maleficent (Lana Del Rey). Grammy Nomination, Tours and his new wave, alternative, goth band The Singularity, We are Honored. This is a super fun and informative interview for all aspiring artists and dreamers...Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:49:00 -0000 full 3 5 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Once again The Candlepower Hour reaches across the pond and now to the center of the universe! Our featured guest is making waves in Los Angeles. With over 300 written songs, Grammy nominations, works featured on projects such as The Sopranos, Breaking Bad and live performances in front of The President and Robert De Niro! We are proud to welcome multi-talented Goth, Alternative and New Wave Artist Julian Shah-Tayler! In this episode we dive deep into what makes Julian shine in his world of creativity. How science and space fueled his imagination to propel himself to the sky with music and art. Lets explore Julian's childhood and the steps he took to get to L.A. where he now resides, writes and creates. We talk about his experiences in The Band That Fell To Earth: A David Bowie Odyssey cover band, Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience, along with his collaborations with Michael Ciravolo (Beauty in Chaos, Schecter Guitars), Michael Aston (Gene Loves Jezebel) and works in film projects such as Plush and Disney's Maleficent (Lana Del Rey). Grammy Nomination, Tours and his new wave, alternative, goth band The Singularity, We are Honored. This is a super fun and informative interview for all aspiring artists and dreamers...Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Once again The Candlepower Hour reaches across the pond and now to the center of the universe! Our featured guest is making waves in Los Angeles. With over 300 written songs, Grammy nominations, works featured on projects such as The Sopranos, Breaking Bad and live performances in front of The President and Robert De Niro! We are proud to welcome multi-talented Goth, Alternative and New Wave Artist Julian Shah-Tayler! In this episode we dive deep into what makes Julian shine in his world of creativity. How science and space fueled his imagination to propel himself to the sky with music and art. Lets explore Julian's childhood and the steps he took to get to L.A. where he now resides, writes and creates. We talk about his experiences in The Band That Fell To Earth: A David Bowie Odyssey cover band, Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience, along with his collaborations with Michael Ciravolo (Beauty in Chaos, Schecter Guitars), Michael Aston (Gene Loves Jezebel) and works in film projects such as Plush and Disney's Maleficent (Lana Del Rey). Grammy Nomination, Tours and his new wave, alternative, goth band The Singularity, We are Honored. This is a super fun and informative interview for all aspiring artists and dreamers...Join us!

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]]> 3438 yes Ashley Bad https://youtu.be/KHVjA5GzWgg?si=CwHQ3nuF4Pyaio2x "Ashley Bads' Badass and Deadly Interview"  The Candlepower Hour goes deep once again. Bringing the underground to the surface. From the fetish and gothic NYC Underground to LA. The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black. Dystopian Los Angeles and all points leading to the dark subculture, music and fashion of International Latex Burlesque Performer, Singer/Songwriter, Fetish Model and Artist Ashley Bad! We had fun on this one! An interesting and highly entertaining topic and conversation to say the least! So get your BDSM on, Download her new single Deadly and let's get going! We welcome...Ashley Bad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:48:00 -0000 Keys 2 the City: Ashley Badd full 3 4 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Ashley Bads' Badass and Deadly Interview "Ashley Bads' Badass and Deadly Interview"  The Candlepower Hour goes deep once again. Bringing the underground to the surface. From the fetish and gothic NYC Underground to LA. The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black. Dystopian Los Angeles and all points leading to the dark subculture, music and fashion of International Latex Burlesque Performer, Singer/Songwriter, Fetish Model and Artist Ashley Bad! We had fun on this one! An interesting and highly entertaining topic and conversation to say the least! So get your BDSM on, Download her new single Deadly and let's get going! We welcome...Ashley Bad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Ashley Bads' Badass and Deadly Interview" 

The Candlepower Hour goes deep once again. Bringing the underground to the surface. From the fetish and gothic NYC Underground to LA. The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black. Dystopian Los Angeles and all points leading to the dark subculture, music and fashion of International Latex Burlesque Performer, Singer/Songwriter, Fetish Model and Artist Ashley Bad! We had fun on this one! An interesting and highly entertaining topic and conversation to say the least! So get your BDSM on, Download her new single Deadly and let's get going! We welcome...Ashley Bad!

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]]> 2805 yes Mark Gemini Thwaite https://youtu.be/SHJgIdkM2rQ?si=Tjzns2DWtnhqSY2P Dress Black. Nails Black. Cloak Black. Crosses of Silver. Candles of Fire. Welcome to the musical underworld of Mark Gemini Thwaite & The Candlepower Presents Legendary Guitarist and Songwriter from The Mission UK, Peter Murphy, Revolting Cocks and Sevendials' Mark Gemini Thwaite. Today we are honored to have a first in Gothic Music and History. Join us as we dive deep into the underworld of Goth and all things dark and cloudy! His experiences and collaborations with Theatre Of Hate, The Mission, Al Jourgensen, Ville Valo from HIM, Trip Hop pioneers Tricky, Dirty Honey, Gary Numan and Roger Daltrey are included in this delightfully "de-composed" interview.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:48:00 -0000 Keys 2 The City: Mark Gemini Thwaite full 3 3 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Welcome to the musical underworld of MGT Dress Black. Nails Black. Cloak Black. Crosses of Silver. Candles of Fire. Welcome to the musical underworld of Mark Gemini Thwaite & The Candlepower Presents Legendary Guitarist and Songwriter from The Mission UK, Peter Murphy, Revolting Cocks and Sevendials' Mark Gemini Thwaite. Today we are honored to have a first in Gothic Music and History. Join us as we dive deep into the underworld of Goth and all things dark and cloudy! His experiences and collaborations with Theatre Of Hate, The Mission, Al Jourgensen, Ville Valo from HIM, Trip Hop pioneers Tricky, Dirty Honey, Gary Numan and Roger Daltrey are included in this delightfully "de-composed" interview.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dress Black. Nails Black. Cloak Black. Crosses of Silver. Candles of Fire.

Welcome to the musical underworld of Mark Gemini Thwaite & The Candlepower Presents Legendary Guitarist and Songwriter from The Mission UK, Peter Murphy, Revolting Cocks and Sevendials' Mark Gemini Thwaite. Today we are honored to have a first in Gothic Music and History. Join us as we dive deep into the underworld of Goth and all things dark and cloudy! His experiences and collaborations with Theatre Of Hate, The Mission, Al Jourgensen, Ville Valo from HIM, Trip Hop pioneers Tricky, Dirty Honey, Gary Numan and Roger Daltrey are included in this delightfully "de-composed" interview....

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]]> 4016 yes Vinny Appice https://youtu.be/7Ubg1j9A4gM?si=aWNGixnscK4jF-4P Ladies and Gentlemen, The Candlepower Hour: Surviving Showbizz Presents a man who needs no introduction. We are Highly Honored and Grateful to introduce the one and only Mr Vinny Appice...  Join us for this incredible sit down interview with the legend himself, Vinny Appice. Tune in to his stories of youth, Brooklyn NY, music, and his remarkable journey navigating through the incredible opportunities and experiences with legends like John Lennon, Rick Derringer, Jimmy Iovine and creating Rock and Roll History with Black Sabbath, DIO and many other projects and experiences. Leading up to his current touring act Sabbath Knights! This is a MUST for all fans of Black Sabbath, DIO, Heavy Metal and Rock and Roll!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:47:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Vinny Appice full 3 1 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Stand Up and Shout! Vinny Appice is in the house! Sabbath Knights Ladies and Gentlemen, The Candlepower Hour: Surviving Showbizz Presents a man who needs no introduction. We are Highly Honored and Grateful to introduce the one and only Mr Vinny Appice...  Join us for this incredible sit down interview with the legend himself, Vinny Appice. Tune in to his stories of youth, Brooklyn NY, music, and his remarkable journey navigating through the incredible opportunities and experiences with legends like John Lennon, Rick Derringer, Jimmy Iovine and creating Rock and Roll History with Black Sabbath, DIO and many other projects and experiences. Leading up to his current touring act Sabbath Knights! This is a MUST for all fans of Black Sabbath, DIO, Heavy Metal and Rock and Roll!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ladies and Gentlemen, The Candlepower Hour: Surviving Showbizz Presents a man who needs no introduction. We are Highly Honored and Grateful to introduce the one and only Mr Vinny Appice... 

Join us for this incredible sit down interview with the legend himself, Vinny Appice. Tune in to his stories of youth, Brooklyn NY, music, and his remarkable journey navigating through the incredible opportunities and experiences with legends like John Lennon, Rick Derringer, Jimmy Iovine and creating Rock and Roll History with Black Sabbath, DIO and many other projects and experiences. Leading up to his current touring act Sabbath Knights! This is a MUST for all fans of Black Sabbath, DIO, Heavy Metal and Rock and Roll! 

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]]> 3778 yes Bruce Robb https://youtu.be/dNRgUChaTuk?si=JU_owk1Q_l3Uz39A The Candlepower Hour: Surviving Showbizz Presents...Ladies and Gentlemen, We are Stunned, Proud and Honored to have with us in our studio, Legendary Music Producer, Engineer, Songwriter and founder of the infamous Cherokee Studios, the one and only Bruce Robb. Join us as we dive deep into the incredible world of Bruce Robb as we discuss his incredible history and life. His personal and collaborated contributions to the music industry doesn't get more profound! From co-founding Cherokee Studios to interacting with all 4 of The Beatles to producing, engineering and recording albums for timeless legends David Bowie, Henry Rollins, Macy Gray, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, John Cougar Mellencamp, Motley Crue, Steve Cropper and Cher. Mr Robb is here with us to tell his remarkable story. We got the exclusive like no other podcasts. Let's Go! Join us at ElectraCast.com and on all major streaming platforms!  We are The Candlepower Hour. Fueled by ElectraCast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:47:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Bruce Robb full 3 2 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Over 300 Gold & Platinum Records The Candlepower Hour: Surviving Showbizz Presents...Ladies and Gentlemen, We are Stunned, Proud and Honored to have with us in our studio, Legendary Music Producer, Engineer, Songwriter and founder of the infamous Cherokee Studios, the one and only Bruce Robb. Join us as we dive deep into the incredible world of Bruce Robb as we discuss his incredible history and life. His personal and collaborated contributions to the music industry doesn't get more profound! From co-founding Cherokee Studios to interacting with all 4 of The Beatles to producing, engineering and recording albums for timeless legends David Bowie, Henry Rollins, Macy Gray, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, John Cougar Mellencamp, Motley Crue, Steve Cropper and Cher. Mr Robb is here with us to tell his remarkable story. We got the exclusive like no other podcasts. Let's Go! Join us at ElectraCast.com and on all major streaming platforms!  We are The Candlepower Hour. Fueled by ElectraCast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Candlepower Hour: Surviving Showbizz Presents...Ladies and Gentlemen, We are Stunned, Proud and Honored to have with us in our studio, Legendary Music Producer, Engineer, Songwriter and founder of the infamous Cherokee Studios, the one and only Bruce Robb. Join us as we dive deep into the incredible world of Bruce Robb as we discuss his incredible history and life. His personal and collaborated contributions to the music industry doesn't get more profound! From co-founding Cherokee Studios to interacting with all 4 of The Beatles to producing, engineering and recording albums for timeless legends David Bowie, Henry Rollins, Macy Gray, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, John Cougar Mellencamp, Motley Crue, Steve Cropper and Cher. Mr Robb is here with us to tell his remarkable story. We got the exclusive like no other podcasts. Let's Go! Join us at ElectraCast.com and on all major streaming platforms!  We are The Candlepower Hour. Fueled by ElectraCast.

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]]> 3766 yes Razing Jane https://youtu.be/1vO5YNwe8-Y?si=7Ca8CDqTYK2D_3Ld Razing Jane joins us from San Pedro! In the House! Punk Rock Vets Brian Coakley and Grace Parris from Razing Jane are doing Amazing Things and Making Great Music! Let's dive in and catch up!  Veteran musicians and industry insiders Brian Coakley and Grace Parris from Razing Jane are teamed up for writing, producing and performing. True collaboration and partnerships bring out the best. Join us in the discussion about the music industry from the perspective of 2 individuals who have been through it all. The bizz has changed over the years and we got the scoop. Razing Jane is currently on the move with new music, projects and ventures. We try our best to inspire and this one delivers. Join Us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:46:00 -0000 full 2 19 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Razing Jane joins us from San Pedro! In the House! Punk Rock Vets Brian Coakley and Grace Parris from Razing Jane are doing Amazing Things and Making Great Music! Let's dive in and catch up!  Veteran musicians and industry insiders Brian Coakley and Grace Parris from Razing Jane are teamed up for writing, producing and performing. True collaboration and partnerships bring out the best. Join us in the discussion about the music industry from the perspective of 2 individuals who have been through it all. The bizz has changed over the years and we got the scoop. Razing Jane is currently on the move with new music, projects and ventures. We try our best to inspire and this one delivers. Join Us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Razing Jane joins us from San Pedro! In the House!

Punk Rock Vets Brian Coakley and Grace Parris from Razing Jane are doing Amazing Things and Making Great Music! Let's dive in and catch up! 

Veteran musicians and industry insiders Brian Coakley and Grace Parris from Razing Jane are teamed up for writing, producing and performing. True collaboration and partnerships bring out the best. Join us in the discussion about the music industry from the perspective of 2 individuals who have been through it all. The bizz has changed over the years and we got the scoop. Razing Jane is currently on the move with new music, projects and ventures. We try our best to inspire and this one delivers. Join Us!

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]]> 2376 yes Heavenly Trip to Hell https://youtu.be/9xMrv_T_NJQ?si=lKjuZV6tRQjaFHGu The Candlepower Hour cordially invites you on a Heavenly Trip To Hell.  Listen up, Folks! Long Beach CA is Trending!  On this episode we welcome HTTH! We are honored once again with another incredibly inspiring interview. And it's a first for us that we got the whole band with us! Heavenly Trip To Hell has been around the block. Hear how they formed, what makes them go and how they pay it all forward as a Band, TV Show and Street Team!  HTTH is constantly on the go. Serving up more than music.  Trials of Life are what fuels this group to do nothing but great things.   GOT INSPIRATION? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:46:00 -0000 full 2 20 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer The Candlepower Hour cordially invites you on a Heavenly Trip To Hell.  Listen up, Folks! Long Beach CA is Trending!  On this episode we welcome HTTH! We are honored once again with another incredibly inspiring interview. And it's a first for us that we got the whole band with us! Heavenly Trip To Hell has been around the block. Hear how they formed, what makes them go and how they pay it all forward as a Band, TV Show and Street Team!  HTTH is constantly on the go. Serving up more than music.  Trials of Life are what fuels this group to do nothing but great things.   GOT INSPIRATION? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Candlepower Hour cordially invites you on a Heavenly Trip To Hell. 

Listen up, Folks! Long Beach CA is Trending! 

On this episode we welcome HTTH! We are honored once again with another incredibly inspiring interview. And it's a first for us that we got the whole band with us! Heavenly Trip To Hell has been around the block. Hear how they formed, what makes them go and how they pay it all forward as a Band, TV Show and Street Team! 

HTTH is constantly on the go. Serving up more than music. 

Trials of Life are what fuels this group to do nothing but great things.  

GOT INSPIRATION?

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]]> 1872 yes Alma Sangre https://youtu.be/z0C1NGxPn0I?si=sAhHhRKCGIxX2Hgc The Candlepower Hour Presents: Antonio Aguilar of Alma Sangre...Fueled by ElectraCast. Join us for this powerful discussion of current topics we cannot ignore anymore, We chat about the beautiful music of Alma Sangre, Cesar Chavez and the movement of farm labor in California and America for civil rights and urgent family matters that affect us all. This is a powerful conversation. We are highly honored to have Tony with us. Enjoy and Educate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:45:00 -0000 Keys 2 the City: Alma Sangre full 2 17 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer For love, justice & peace! The Candlepower Hour Presents: Antonio Aguilar of Alma Sangre...Fueled by ElectraCast. Join us for this powerful discussion of current topics we cannot ignore anymore, We chat about the beautiful music of Alma Sangre, Cesar Chavez and the movement of farm labor in California and America for civil rights and urgent family matters that affect us all. This is a powerful conversation. We are highly honored to have Tony with us. Enjoy and Educate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Candlepower Hour Presents: Antonio Aguilar of Alma Sangre...Fueled by ElectraCast. Join us for this powerful discussion of current topics we cannot ignore anymore, We chat about the beautiful music of Alma Sangre, Cesar Chavez and the movement of farm labor in California and America for civil rights and urgent family matters that affect us all. This is a powerful conversation. We are highly honored to have Tony with us. Enjoy and Educate.

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]]> 2146 yes Todd & Laura Barton https://youtu.be/WBGkdYwvYk0?si=Yq9CREpAndBUKzvO The Candlepower Hour Proudly Presents  Veteran Television Producer Todd Barton and his wife and business partner Laura Barton. Join us for an amazing and reminiscing chat about the Golden Age of Television (The 90s!), The late great Executive Producer Woody Fraser, Ryan Seacrest, current projects, mental health and the wonderful new venture Apple Affirmations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:45:00 -0000 Keys 2 the City: Todd & Laura Barton full 2 18 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer "Cue The F#%King Monkey!" The Candlepower Hour Proudly Presents  Veteran Television Producer Todd Barton and his wife and business partner Laura Barton. Join us for an amazing and reminiscing chat about the Golden Age of Television (The 90s!), The late great Executive Producer Woody Fraser, Ryan Seacrest, current projects, mental health and the wonderful new venture Apple Affirmations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Candlepower Hour Proudly Presents 

Veteran Television Producer Todd Barton and his wife and business partner Laura Barton.

Join us for an amazing and reminiscing chat about the Golden Age of Television (The 90s!), The late great Executive Producer Woody Fraser, Ryan Seacrest, current projects, mental health and the wonderful new venture Apple Affirmations.

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]]> 2207 yes Keys 2 the City: L.A Fires w/Ross Rylance https://youtu.be/6ib615-S1N0?si=6Pr3UGxX6ePjS5HW Mercury & Diego talk all things Los Angeles Fires with returning guest, retired Tour Bus driver & KW Beverly Hills Realtor Ross Rylance. Join us for this informative conversation with Ross as we discuss very important matters affecting our city of Los Angeles.  Topics include. The Fires, Loss and Recovery, Toxins and Air, Mental Health, Insurance and Rebuilding, What we can all do. Be informed. Check in on friends and family. Take care of Yourself!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:44:00 -0000 Keys 2 the City: L.A Fires w/Ross Rylance full 1 3 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Los Angeles Fire talk w/returning guest Realtor & retired tour bus driver Mercury & Diego talk all things Los Angeles Fires with returning guest, retired Tour Bus driver & KW Beverly Hills Realtor Ross Rylance. Join us for this informative conversation with Ross as we discuss very important matters affecting our city of Los Angeles.  Topics include. The Fires, Loss and Recovery, Toxins and Air, Mental Health, Insurance and Rebuilding, What we can all do. Be informed. Check in on friends and family. Take care of Yourself!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mercury & Diego talk all things Los Angeles Fires with returning guest, retired Tour Bus driver & KW Beverly Hills Realtor Ross Rylance. Join us for this informative conversation with Ross as we discuss very important matters affecting our city of Los Angeles. 

Topics include. The Fires, Loss and Recovery, Toxins and Air, Mental Health, Insurance and Rebuilding, What we can all do. Be informed. Check in on friends and family. Take care of Yourself!  

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]]> 4772 yes Keys 2 the City: Punk Resilience, Rebirth & Charity https://youtu.be/kub2SNLYVFk?si=lBMyCa0x8fwbWRzp Welcome to Keys 2 The City on The Candlepower Hour. Our guest on this episode is Talent Manager, Promoter and Long Beach native Dennis Kopczak. Join us as we discuss important matters concerning Life and Music, Punk Rock, Promoting Events and Dennis' Amazing Work with The Salvation Army.  Recovery IS an Option!  "Life Gets Lifey"- Johnny Manning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:44:00 -0000 Keys 2 the City: Punk Resilience, Rebirth & Charity full 1 2 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer From recovery to charity work with LBC punk rocker Dennis Kopczak Welcome to Keys 2 The City on The Candlepower Hour. Our guest on this episode is Talent Manager, Promoter and Long Beach native Dennis Kopczak. Join us as we discuss important matters concerning Life and Music, Punk Rock, Promoting Events and Dennis' Amazing Work with The Salvation Army.  Recovery IS an Option!  "Life Gets Lifey"- Johnny Manning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to Keys 2 The City on The Candlepower Hour.

Our guest on this episode is Talent Manager, Promoter and Long Beach native Dennis Kopczak. Join us as we discuss important matters concerning Life and Music, Punk Rock, Promoting Events and Dennis' Amazing Work with The Salvation Army. 

Recovery IS an Option! 

"Life Gets Lifey"- Johnny Manning

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]]> 2951 yes Keys 2 the City: Poppitt Productions 2024 Premieres https://youtu.be/0qXm-_Xicec?si=OY63aP4fZf-bOebI The Candlepower Hour returns with our new segment! Keys 2 the City! Join us as we reach out to amazing individuals, artists and bands as we honor great people doing great things!  We welcome our returning guest for a catch up. Independent filmmaker, record label owner, band leader and musician...Tanner Poppitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:43:00 -0000 Keys 2 the City: Poppitt Productions 2024 Premieres full 1 1 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Filmmaker Tanner Poppitt is on a roll! The Candlepower Hour returns with our new segment! Keys 2 the City! Join us as we reach out to amazing individuals, artists and bands as we honor great people doing great things!  We welcome our returning guest for a catch up. Independent filmmaker, record label owner, band leader and musician...Tanner Poppitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Candlepower Hour returns with our new segment! Keys 2 the City!

Join us as we reach out to amazing individuals, artists and bands as we honor great people doing great things! 

We welcome our returning guest for a catch up. Independent filmmaker, record label owner, band leader and musician...Tanner Poppitt

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]]> 1874 no Maor Appelbaum Mastering. The Final Step in Record Production.  Mastering Artist Maor Appelbaum Explains The Process and Vital Importance. Own Your Record Masters But Master Your Record First! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:25:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Maor Appelbaum full 2 16 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Mastering. The Final Step in Record Production. Mastering. The Final Step in Record Production.  Mastering Artist Maor Appelbaum Explains The Process and Vital Importance. Own Your Record Masters But Master Your Record First! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mastering. The Final Step in Record Production. 

Mastering Artist Maor Appelbaum Explains The Process and Vital Importance.

Own Your Record Masters But Master Your Record First!

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]]> 5151 yes The Lepre Brothers The Candlepower Hour Presents Glendales' Finest. Not the Police. The Other Side Of The Tracks Finest! The Lepre Brothers Tony and Chris from Wolves Of Tomorrow drop in for another inspirational conversation about growing up in Southern California, The Hood, and Old School Way of Life. The L.A. Jazz Music Scene, Long Beach Ca, The Current State of the Music Business, The Sharp Contrast Between Homelessness and Union Employment.  A Powerful Convo.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:25:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: The Lepre Brothers full 2 15 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Not the Police. The Other Side Of The Tracks Finest! The Candlepower Hour Presents Glendales' Finest. Not the Police. The Other Side Of The Tracks Finest! The Lepre Brothers Tony and Chris from Wolves Of Tomorrow drop in for another inspirational conversation about growing up in Southern California, The Hood, and Old School Way of Life. The L.A. Jazz Music Scene, Long Beach Ca, The Current State of the Music Business, The Sharp Contrast Between Homelessness and Union Employment.  A Powerful Convo.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Candlepower Hour Presents Glendales' Finest.

Not the Police. The Other Side Of The Tracks Finest!

The Lepre Brothers Tony and Chris from Wolves Of Tomorrow drop in for another inspirational conversation about growing up in Southern California, The Hood, and Old School Way of Life. The L.A. Jazz Music Scene, Long Beach Ca, The Current State of the Music Business, The Sharp Contrast Between Homelessness and Union Employment. 

A Powerful Convo. 

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]]> 4740 yes Rocio Ponce Motion!  We are Honored to have with us in studio accomplished Flamenco Dancer, Musician, Artist and Teacher Rocio Ponce. Join us for this awesome and intense interview where we discuss art, dance and many important matters that concern our community. We keep it down to earth here and Ms Ponce is a valuable and respected inspiration and leader here in this city we call Los Angeles. Our Home Town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:24:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Rocio Ponce full 2 12 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Motion!  We are Honored to have with us in studio accomplished Flamenco Dancer, Musician, Artist and Teacher Rocio Ponce. Join us for this awesome and intense interview where we discuss art, dance and many important matters that concern our community. We keep it down to earth here and Ms Ponce is a valuable and respected inspiration and leader here in this city we call Los Angeles. Our Home Town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Motion! 

We are Honored to have with us in studio accomplished Flamenco Dancer, Musician, Artist and Teacher Rocio Ponce. Join us for this awesome and intense interview where we discuss art, dance and many important matters that concern our community. We keep it down to earth here and Ms Ponce is a valuable and respected inspiration and leader here in this city we call Los Angeles. Our Home Town.

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]]> 4338 yes Nicole Ranalli LAKOOKALA Indie Rock Meets Avant-Punk in a Sonic Pasta Primavera! Welcome to another amazing podcast with our new friend and guest! The artist Lakookala is in the house!  Talented Multi-Instrumentalist, Punk Rocker and Performing Artist Nicole Ranalli AKA Lakookala is here to brighten our day with her amazing story of surviving as an artist, what it's like growing up in an East Coast Italian-American neighborhood and making music here in The City of Angels! We are honored with another incredible interview! Let's do this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:24:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Nicole Ranalli LAKOOKALA full 2 14 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Indie Rock Meets Avant-Punk in a Sonic Pasta Primavera! Indie Rock Meets Avant-Punk in a Sonic Pasta Primavera! Welcome to another amazing podcast with our new friend and guest! The artist Lakookala is in the house!  Talented Multi-Instrumentalist, Punk Rocker and Performing Artist Nicole Ranalli AKA Lakookala is here to brighten our day with her amazing story of surviving as an artist, what it's like growing up in an East Coast Italian-American neighborhood and making music here in The City of Angels! We are honored with another incredible interview! Let's do this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Indie Rock Meets Avant-Punk in a Sonic Pasta Primavera!

Welcome to another amazing podcast with our new friend and guest! The artist Lakookala is in the house! 

Talented Multi-Instrumentalist, Punk Rocker and Performing Artist Nicole Ranalli AKA Lakookala is here to brighten our day with her amazing story of surviving as an artist, what it's like growing up in an East Coast Italian-American neighborhood and making music here in The City of Angels! We are honored with another incredible interview! Let's do this!

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]]> 5459 yes Crazy Craig & Stew Herrera STOP THE PRESSES! A Global EXCLUSIVE Has Just Landed At The Front Desk! The Candlepower Hour Presents The Interview We've All Been Waiting For. Crazy Craig McDonald and Stew Hererra join us in studio for The True Story Of 105.5 KNAC! Turn It Up! On this episode we dive into the back story of The One and Only KNAC. Born in Long Beach California KNAC 105.5 FM: The Greatest Heavy Metal FM Radio Station the World has ever known. Globally. Join us for this Epic Interview. We Are Honored! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:23:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Crazy Craig & Stew Herrera full 2 12 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer In Memory of KNAC 105.5 STOP THE PRESSES! A Global EXCLUSIVE Has Just Landed At The Front Desk! The Candlepower Hour Presents The Interview We've All Been Waiting For. Crazy Craig McDonald and Stew Hererra join us in studio for The True Story Of 105.5 KNAC! Turn It Up! On this episode we dive into the back story of The One and Only KNAC. Born in Long Beach California KNAC 105.5 FM: The Greatest Heavy Metal FM Radio Station the World has ever known. Globally. Join us for this Epic Interview. We Are Honored! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices STOP THE PRESSES! A Global EXCLUSIVE Has Just Landed At The Front Desk! The Candlepower Hour Presents The Interview We've All Been Waiting For. Crazy Craig McDonald and Stew Hererra join us in studio for The True Story Of 105.5 KNAC! Turn It Up! On this episode we dive into the back story of The One and Only KNAC. Born in Long Beach California KNAC 105.5 FM: The Greatest Heavy Metal FM Radio Station the World has ever known. Globally. Join us for this Epic Interview. We Are Honored!

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]]> 5601 yes Roy Z From the Barrio of Pacoima to the Top of the Heavy Metal World!   In The House! We are beyond Honored to have with us Mr Roy Z!  Producer and Collaborator with Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson!! Balls To Picasso. Accident At Birth. The Mandrake Project  Producer of Judas Priest "Angel Of Retribution"!  Rob Halford’s return to Judas Priest.  Guitar Player and Songwriter!  Join us for this Incredible Interview and Music Listening Session of The Mandrake Project!  Our first with music playback! A must for all True Metal and Rock Fans Please Download and Support The Candlepower Hour 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:23:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Roy Z full 2 11 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer From the Barrio of Pacoima to the Top of the Heavy Metal World! From the Barrio of Pacoima to the Top of the Heavy Metal World!   In The House! We are beyond Honored to have with us Mr Roy Z!  Producer and Collaborator with Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson!! Balls To Picasso. Accident At Birth. The Mandrake Project  Producer of Judas Priest "Angel Of Retribution"!  Rob Halford’s return to Judas Priest.  Guitar Player and Songwriter!  Join us for this Incredible Interview and Music Listening Session of The Mandrake Project!  Our first with music playback! A must for all True Metal and Rock Fans Please Download and Support The Candlepower Hour 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From the Barrio of Pacoima to the Top of the Heavy Metal World!  


In The House! We are beyond Honored to have with us Mr Roy Z! 

Producer and Collaborator with Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson!!

Balls To Picasso. Accident At Birth. The Mandrake Project 

Producer of Judas Priest "Angel Of Retribution"! 

Rob Halford’s return to Judas Priest. 

Guitar Player and Songwriter! 

Join us for this Incredible Interview and Music Listening Session of The Mandrake Project! 

Our first with music playback! A must for all True Metal and Rock Fans

Please Download and Support The Candlepower Hour 🔥

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]]> 6906 yes SKUMLOVE The Paradox of Skumlove or If You Cant Beat 'Em Join Them... The Candlepower Hour is Honored to have with us in studio Artist and Songwriter, Underground Promoter and Music Industry Veteran!  The One and Only Skumlove!  He is here to discuss the foundation of the Los Angeles Music Underground, Music and Show Business, Danzig, Touring, Schecter Guitars and everything that comes along with the Ride... Got Inspiration?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:22:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: SKUMLOVE full 2 8 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer The Paradox of Skumlove or If You Cant Beat 'Em Join Them... The Paradox of Skumlove or If You Cant Beat 'Em Join Them... The Candlepower Hour is Honored to have with us in studio Artist and Songwriter, Underground Promoter and Music Industry Veteran!  The One and Only Skumlove!  He is here to discuss the foundation of the Los Angeles Music Underground, Music and Show Business, Danzig, Touring, Schecter Guitars and everything that comes along with the Ride... Got Inspiration?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Paradox of Skumlove or If You Cant Beat 'Em Join Them...


The Candlepower Hour is Honored to have with us in studio Artist and Songwriter, Underground Promoter and Music Industry Veteran! 

The One and Only Skumlove! 

He is here to discuss the foundation of the Los Angeles Music Underground, Music and Show Business, Danzig, Touring, Schecter Guitars and everything that comes along with the Ride...

Got Inspiration? 

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]]> 6037 yes Jeff Blue The Candlepower Hour is Honored to have this Multiplatinum Music/Film Producer & Award Winning Songwriter in the house ! The Record Industry is Alive! A&R Jeff Blue explains it all... We are highly honored to have Recording Industry A&R legend Jeff Blue as our guest. Join us as we get to know Mr Blue, his story and legacy! His discoveries and clients include Grammy Winners: Linkin Park, KORN, Limp Bizkit, Macy Gray and more! A must for All Artists who seek the knowledge of today’s music industry! Let's Go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:22:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Jeff Blue full 2 10 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Multiplatinum Music/Film Producer & Award Winning Songwriter The Candlepower Hour is Honored to have this Multiplatinum Music/Film Producer & Award Winning Songwriter in the house ! The Record Industry is Alive! A&R Jeff Blue explains it all... We are highly honored to have Recording Industry A&R legend Jeff Blue as our guest. Join us as we get to know Mr Blue, his story and legacy! His discoveries and clients include Grammy Winners: Linkin Park, KORN, Limp Bizkit, Macy Gray and more! A must for All Artists who seek the knowledge of today’s music industry! Let's Go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Candlepower Hour is Honored to have this Multiplatinum Music/Film Producer & Award Winning Songwriter in the house !

The Record Industry is Alive! A&R Jeff Blue explains it all...

We are highly honored to have Recording Industry A&R legend Jeff Blue as our guest. Join us as we get to know Mr Blue, his story and legacy! His discoveries and clients include Grammy Winners: Linkin Park, KORN, Limp Bizkit, Macy Gray and more! A must for All Artists who seek the knowledge of today’s music industry! Let's Go!

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]]> 4851 yes Leah Martin Brown EVOLWALKS From the folks who brought you backwards spinning toilets, kiwi fruit, cute little koala bears, lost crocodile hunters lost in NYC, and the road warrior himself Artist, Singer & Visionary! She is here to discuss her music and collaborations, travels, motivations and a solo venture ready to! We welcome from Australia Leah Martin Brown! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:22:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Leah Martin Brown EVOLWALKS full 2 9 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Thunder from Down Under! From the folks who brought you backwards spinning toilets, kiwi fruit, cute little koala bears, lost crocodile hunters lost in NYC, and the road warrior himself Artist, Singer & Visionary! She is here to discuss her music and collaborations, travels, motivations and a solo venture ready to! We welcome from Australia Leah Martin Brown! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From the folks who brought you backwards spinning toilets, kiwi fruit, cute little koala bears, lost crocodile hunters lost in NYC, and the road warrior himself

Artist, Singer & Visionary! She is here to discuss her music and collaborations, travels, motivations

and a solo venture ready to!

We welcome from Australia Leah Martin Brown!

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]]> 3411 yes EVILDEAD & AGENT STEEL Y2K Eurotrip Revisited Agent Steel/Anvil/Riot Europe 2000 Revisited! A Tour Bus. Fifteen Hundred Beers. Two Weeks. Go!  EvilDead in Studio with new album on the way! Surviving Mayhem with Juan Garcia and Karlos Medina!  Join us as we tell one of the greatest rock and roll stories ever told!  Join us for an update on Los Angeles Supreme Thrash Legends EVILDEAD!  Juan of the Dead and Karlos Medina step in for one awesome conversation!   The Exclusive is here on The Candlepower Hour! Hellz Yeah! HONORED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:21:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: EVILDEAD & AGENT STEEL Y2K Eurotrip Revisited full 2 7 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer A Tour Bus. Fifteen Hundred Beers. Two Weeks. Go! Agent Steel/Anvil/Riot Europe 2000 Revisited! A Tour Bus. Fifteen Hundred Beers. Two Weeks. Go!  EvilDead in Studio with new album on the way! Surviving Mayhem with Juan Garcia and Karlos Medina!  Join us as we tell one of the greatest rock and roll stories ever told!  Join us for an update on Los Angeles Supreme Thrash Legends EVILDEAD!  Juan of the Dead and Karlos Medina step in for one awesome conversation!   The Exclusive is here on The Candlepower Hour! Hellz Yeah! HONORED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Agent Steel/Anvil/Riot Europe 2000 Revisited!

A Tour Bus. Fifteen Hundred Beers. Two Weeks. Go! 

EvilDead in Studio with new album on the way!

Surviving Mayhem with Juan Garcia and Karlos Medina! 


Join us as we tell one of the greatest rock and roll stories ever told! 

Join us for an update on Los Angeles Supreme Thrash Legends EVILDEAD! 

Juan of the Dead and Karlos Medina step in for one awesome conversation!  

The Exclusive is here on The Candlepower Hour!

Hellz Yeah! HONORED!

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]]> 5311 yes Ivan Hruska “Hollywood Apocalypse” Kitty Pow Pow Finally Explained For The Masses! The Candlepower Hour Presents A Tour De Force Interview! Bernard Ivan Hruska of Hollywood Apocalypse! On this episode we have Ivan Hukstra of Hollywood Apocalypse with us in studio. This one is Pure Entertainment! We all had a great night with Ivan and his storytelling! You won't be disappointed. Listen to a sample of Kitty Pow Pow! Get to understand the origins of it, his Music and The Band!  Rated A For Awesome! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:20:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Ivan Hruska “Hollywood Apocalypse” full 2 6 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Kitty Pow Pow Finally Explained For The Masses! Kitty Pow Pow Finally Explained For The Masses! The Candlepower Hour Presents A Tour De Force Interview! Bernard Ivan Hruska of Hollywood Apocalypse! On this episode we have Ivan Hukstra of Hollywood Apocalypse with us in studio. This one is Pure Entertainment! We all had a great night with Ivan and his storytelling! You won't be disappointed. Listen to a sample of Kitty Pow Pow! Get to understand the origins of it, his Music and The Band!  Rated A For Awesome! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kitty Pow Pow Finally Explained For The Masses!

The Candlepower Hour Presents A Tour De Force Interview! Bernard Ivan Hruska of Hollywood Apocalypse!

On this episode we have Ivan Hukstra of Hollywood Apocalypse with us in studio. This one is Pure Entertainment! We all had a great night with Ivan and his storytelling! You won't be disappointed. Listen to a sample of Kitty Pow Pow! Get to understand the origins of it, his Music and The Band! 

Rated A For Awesome!

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]]> 3201 yes Channing Estrada The lost episode: Zero Hour - Launch. Some Stories Deserve To Be Told. This Is One Of Them. Channing Estrada and Diego Negrete discuss childhood and the beginning of it all...The 1980s. Dive into shock storytelling and the beginning of what became one of the greatest circle of friends ever assembled. It begins in 1979. Jr High School and being in the right place at the right time. How the early 1980s was the epitome of child drug and alcohol abuse, excess fun and damn good times! We survived. Find out how...On The Candlepower Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:20:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Channing Estrada full 2 5 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer The Golden Age of Toga Parties & Heavy Metal in Los Angeles The lost episode: Zero Hour - Launch. Some Stories Deserve To Be Told. This Is One Of Them. Channing Estrada and Diego Negrete discuss childhood and the beginning of it all...The 1980s. Dive into shock storytelling and the beginning of what became one of the greatest circle of friends ever assembled. It begins in 1979. Jr High School and being in the right place at the right time. How the early 1980s was the epitome of child drug and alcohol abuse, excess fun and damn good times! We survived. Find out how...On The Candlepower Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The lost episode: Zero Hour - Launch. Some Stories Deserve To Be Told. This Is One Of Them.

Channing Estrada and Diego Negrete discuss childhood and the beginning of it all...The 1980s. Dive into shock storytelling and the beginning of what became one of the greatest circle of friends ever assembled. It begins in 1979. Jr High School and being in the right place at the right time. How the early 1980s was the epitome of child drug and alcohol abuse, excess fun and damn good times!

We survived. Find out how...On The Candlepower Hour.

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]]> 3805 yes Dan Santoni A Life of Pi in the face! Celebrity Photographer and Award Winning CGI Artist Dan Santoni is here with us! Let’s talk Game Of Thrones, Walking Dead, Skinny Puppy, John Carpenter, The Lords Of Acid, People Magazine and more as we dive into his world and amazing works!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:19:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Dan Santoni full 2 4 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer A Life Of Pi In The Face! A Life of Pi in the face! Celebrity Photographer and Award Winning CGI Artist Dan Santoni is here with us! Let’s talk Game Of Thrones, Walking Dead, Skinny Puppy, John Carpenter, The Lords Of Acid, People Magazine and more as we dive into his world and amazing works!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A Life of Pi in the face! Celebrity Photographer and Award Winning CGI Artist Dan Santoni is here with us! Let’s talk Game Of Thrones, Walking Dead, Skinny Puppy, John Carpenter, The Lords Of Acid, People Magazine and more as we dive into his world and amazing works! 

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]]> 4537 yes Brian Karol The Candlepower Hour Presents 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Coachella Fest' Starring Brian Karol Join us for another amazing and exclusive interview with Felix Lightings own Brian Karol! We are honored to have BK with us in studio. On this episode we focus on the life and times of BK and his run with one of SoCals largest lighting companies. We chat up what it's like to be a part of one of the nations largest and longest running events. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Stagecoach and more! A must listen for inquiring minds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:19:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Brian Karol full 2 3 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Coachella Fest The Candlepower Hour Presents 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Coachella Fest' Starring Brian Karol Join us for another amazing and exclusive interview with Felix Lightings own Brian Karol! We are honored to have BK with us in studio. On this episode we focus on the life and times of BK and his run with one of SoCals largest lighting companies. We chat up what it's like to be a part of one of the nations largest and longest running events. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Stagecoach and more! A must listen for inquiring minds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Candlepower Hour Presents 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Coachella Fest' Starring Brian Karol

Join us for another amazing and exclusive interview with Felix Lightings own Brian Karol! We are honored to have BK with us in studio. On this episode we focus on the life and times of BK and his run with one of SoCals largest lighting companies. We chat up what it's like to be a part of one of the nations largest and longest running events. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Stagecoach and more! A must listen for inquiring minds!

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]]> 4299 no Dave Hanson Dave Hanson. Signed Musician! Guitar Tech to the Stars! Chili Connoisseur! We are in studio... From signed musician with US Crush to crushing the world of show business, On this episode we dive into the life and style of Industry Instrument and Guitar Tech, Stupid Dave Hanson.  Inspiring and Informative! His show credits include The Tonight Show, Grammy Awards, The Oscars, American Idol and The Voice. A "How To Survive In Showbizz' interview!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:18:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Dave Hanson full 2 1 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Hot Tamale! We're back and we got a spicy one! Dave Hanson. Signed Musician! Guitar Tech to the Stars! Chili Connoisseur! We are in studio... From signed musician with US Crush to crushing the world of show business, On this episode we dive into the life and style of Industry Instrument and Guitar Tech, Stupid Dave Hanson.  Inspiring and Informative! His show credits include The Tonight Show, Grammy Awards, The Oscars, American Idol and The Voice. A "How To Survive In Showbizz' interview!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dave Hanson. Signed Musician! Guitar Tech to the Stars! Chili Connoisseur! We are in studio...

From signed musician with US Crush to crushing the world of show business, On this episode we dive into the life and style of Industry Instrument and Guitar Tech, Stupid Dave Hanson. 

Inspiring and Informative! His show credits include The Tonight Show, Grammy Awards, The Oscars, American Idol and The Voice.

A "How To Survive In Showbizz' interview! 

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]]> 3956 yes Lonnie Teper Lonnie Teper (That’s Tee-per!) is in studio! Legendary Sports Writer! 30 Year Emcee of Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic and Body Building Media Giant! Join us as we dive into the Wide World of Sports with Lonnie Teper.  We are honored to sit down for a wonderful interview. Let’s dive in to visit the world of sports journalism and competitive body building.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:18:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Lonnie Teper full 2 2 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer He’ll Be Back Too! Lonnie Teper (That’s Tee-per!) is in studio! Legendary Sports Writer! 30 Year Emcee of Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic and Body Building Media Giant! Join us as we dive into the Wide World of Sports with Lonnie Teper.  We are honored to sit down for a wonderful interview. Let’s dive in to visit the world of sports journalism and competitive body building.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lonnie Teper (That’s Tee-per!) is in studio! Legendary Sports Writer! 30 Year Emcee of Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic and Body Building Media Giant!

Join us as we dive into the Wide World of Sports with Lonnie Teper. 

We are honored to sit down for a wonderful interview. Let’s dive in to visit the world of sports journalism and competitive body building. 

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]]> 2606 yes Dave Serralles EXCLUSIVE!  Lighting Gaffer and Specialist Dave Serralles explains in detail how the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show comes to be in all it's glory!  One of the biggest concerts in television history assembled in one commercial break!  Dave explains how it all happens and we are honored to have Dave in our studio for this incredible interview. Enjoy this and share it with friends! Your perception will change forever.  Touchdown! 20 Yard Penalty! 5th Down! Let's go, Cleveland! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:17:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Dave Serralles full 1 15 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer The NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show Explained In-Depth! EXCLUSIVE!  Lighting Gaffer and Specialist Dave Serralles explains in detail how the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show comes to be in all it's glory!  One of the biggest concerts in television history assembled in one commercial break!  Dave explains how it all happens and we are honored to have Dave in our studio for this incredible interview. Enjoy this and share it with friends! Your perception will change forever.  Touchdown! 20 Yard Penalty! 5th Down! Let's go, Cleveland! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices EXCLUSIVE! 

Lighting Gaffer and Specialist Dave Serralles explains in detail how the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show comes to be in all it's glory! 

One of the biggest concerts in television history assembled in one commercial break! 

Dave explains how it all happens and we are honored to have Dave in our studio for this incredible interview. Enjoy this and share it with friends! Your perception will change forever. 

Touchdown! 20 Yard Penalty! 5th Down! Let's go, Cleveland!

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]]> 3558 yes INSECTICIDE Insecticide is in the House! The tent is up and you cannot escape this incredible interview with the ones and onlys Sherman Jones and Gimme from the touring masters and legendary underground metal trio Insecticide!  Breathe it in! Insecticide is spraying and slaying in this incredible sit down with legendary touring metal masters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:17:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: INSECTICIDE full 1 14 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Dont move! Don’t breathe! You’re trapped! Insecticide is in the House! The tent is up and you cannot escape this incredible interview with the ones and onlys Sherman Jones and Gimme from the touring masters and legendary underground metal trio Insecticide!  Breathe it in! Insecticide is spraying and slaying in this incredible sit down with legendary touring metal masters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Insecticide is in the House! The tent is up and you cannot escape this incredible interview with the ones and onlys Sherman Jones and Gimme from the touring masters and legendary underground metal trio Insecticide! 

Breathe it in! Insecticide is spraying and slaying in this incredible sit down with legendary touring metal masters!

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]]> 5618 yes The Richard Ramirez Beatdown Sometimes it takes a severe Beatdown to catch a serial punk band. The Richard Ramirez Beatdown is in studio to explain! Join us here on The Candlepower Hour for this incredible story of strength, honor, love and recovery from tragedy. The spirit world of punk rock from the underground of Los Angeles. We are honored to have with us Matt Abstract, Erik The Machine and Bryan Holt.  Dedicated to Manny Gimp. R.I.P.  The Richard Ramirez Beatdown!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:16:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: The Richard Ramirez Beatdown full 1 13 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Sometimes life requires a good Beatdown Sometimes it takes a severe Beatdown to catch a serial punk band. The Richard Ramirez Beatdown is in studio to explain! Join us here on The Candlepower Hour for this incredible story of strength, honor, love and recovery from tragedy. The spirit world of punk rock from the underground of Los Angeles. We are honored to have with us Matt Abstract, Erik The Machine and Bryan Holt.  Dedicated to Manny Gimp. R.I.P.  The Richard Ramirez Beatdown!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sometimes it takes a severe Beatdown to catch a serial punk band. The Richard Ramirez Beatdown is in studio to explain! Join us here on The Candlepower Hour for this incredible story of strength, honor, love and recovery from tragedy. The spirit world of punk rock from the underground of Los Angeles. We are honored to have with us Matt Abstract, Erik The Machine and Bryan Holt. 

Dedicated to Manny Gimp. R.I.P. 

The Richard Ramirez Beatdown! 

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]]> 3922 no Nea Dune the Croatian Siren Muse and shapeshifter for a living 🧜‍♀️ From STEM to Siren to Silver Screen 🎬Neurodiverse style with a Balkan twist. Join us as we dive in to interview Nea Dune - The Croatian Siren, professional mermaid, actress, model, creature performer, makeup artist, and multiple degree holder as we talk about living life as a neurodivergent creative, surviving war, being multi-hyphenate what it is, and breaking glass ceilings as a woman whilst doing everything with a cause to contribute to positive change. On this femme empowered & inspiring episode of babes with brains here on The Candlepower Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:16:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Nea Dune the Croatian Siren full 1 12 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer From STEM to Siren to Silver Screen Muse and shapeshifter for a living 🧜‍♀️ From STEM to Siren to Silver Screen 🎬Neurodiverse style with a Balkan twist. Join us as we dive in to interview Nea Dune - The Croatian Siren, professional mermaid, actress, model, creature performer, makeup artist, and multiple degree holder as we talk about living life as a neurodivergent creative, surviving war, being multi-hyphenate what it is, and breaking glass ceilings as a woman whilst doing everything with a cause to contribute to positive change. On this femme empowered & inspiring episode of babes with brains here on The Candlepower Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Muse and shapeshifter for a living 🧜‍♀️ From STEM to Siren to Silver Screen 🎬Neurodiverse style with a Balkan twist.

Join us as we dive in to interview Nea Dune - The Croatian Siren, professional mermaid, actress, model, creature performer, makeup artist, and multiple degree holder as we talk about living life as a neurodivergent creative, surviving war, being multi-hyphenate what it is, and breaking glass ceilings as a woman whilst doing everything with a cause to contribute to positive change. On this femme empowered & inspiring episode of babes with brains here on The Candlepower Hour!

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]]> 6851 yes Magic Maestro Lou Serrano On this episode we have legendary Magician, Mentalist, and Audience Engagement Specialist Lou Serrano in studio! Let's dive into the wonderful world of music and magic together as we sit down with legendary Magic Maestro Lou. The Magic Castle and Romper Room veteran explains the inner workings and lifestyle of his industry and what it takes to succeed!  Rated A for Awesome!       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Magic Maestro Lou Serrano full 1 11 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Hocus Pocus, Flippity Flam, Razzle Matazzle and Alakazam! On this episode we have legendary Magician, Mentalist, and Audience Engagement Specialist Lou Serrano in studio! Let's dive into the wonderful world of music and magic together as we sit down with legendary Magic Maestro Lou. The Magic Castle and Romper Room veteran explains the inner workings and lifestyle of his industry and what it takes to succeed!  Rated A for Awesome!       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode we have legendary Magician, Mentalist, and Audience Engagement Specialist Lou Serrano in studio! Let's dive into the wonderful world of music and magic together as we sit down with legendary Magic Maestro Lou. The Magic Castle and Romper Room veteran explains the inner workings and lifestyle of his industry and what it takes to succeed! 

Rated A for Awesome!      

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]]> 3069 no Dr. Doghouse Pit Bulls are Good Dogs!  Rescue! Adopt! Spay and Neuter!  Dr Doghouse Bully Crew Rescue is in studio!  Join us for an intense sit down with Damon Andres and Robin Russell. Founders of DDBCR.org. Get the real and sometimes sad low down on the inner workings of dog rescue and how to maintain a highly respected Non-Profit Animal Rescue.  Dig deep and fetch this interview.  Donate to DDBCR.org! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Dr. Doghouse full 1 10 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Now Fetch This! Rescue. Spay. Neuter. Adopt. Donate. Pit Bulls are Good Dogs!  Rescue! Adopt! Spay and Neuter!  Dr Doghouse Bully Crew Rescue is in studio!  Join us for an intense sit down with Damon Andres and Robin Russell. Founders of DDBCR.org. Get the real and sometimes sad low down on the inner workings of dog rescue and how to maintain a highly respected Non-Profit Animal Rescue.  Dig deep and fetch this interview.  Donate to DDBCR.org! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pit Bulls are Good Dogs! 

Rescue! Adopt! Spay and Neuter! 

Dr Doghouse Bully Crew Rescue is in studio! 

Join us for an intense sit down with Damon Andres and Robin Russell. Founders of DDBCR.org. Get the real and sometimes sad low down on the inner workings of dog rescue and how to maintain a highly respected Non-Profit Animal Rescue. 

Dig deep and fetch this interview. 

Donate to DDBCR.org!

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]]> 2634 no Christian Killingsworth Aloha and On Guard!  Christian Killingsworth is in the studio! Local 728 in the studio!  On this episode we go deep into the behind the scenes world of Television & Film lighting, production, Martial Arts, Surfing & Life. Another highly inspirational chat full of showbizz insight & advice. We are Honored to have Christian with us. His experiences & stories are "EnLightening!", so, Goto Cue 1 & jump in for this great storytelling session. Mahalo.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:14:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Christian Killingsworth full 1 9 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer "When you're ripe you rot. When you're green you grow.” Aloha and On Guard!  Christian Killingsworth is in the studio! Local 728 in the studio!  On this episode we go deep into the behind the scenes world of Television & Film lighting, production, Martial Arts, Surfing & Life. Another highly inspirational chat full of showbizz insight & advice. We are Honored to have Christian with us. His experiences & stories are "EnLightening!", so, Goto Cue 1 & jump in for this great storytelling session. Mahalo.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aloha and On Guard! 

Christian Killingsworth is in the studio! Local 728 in the studio! 

On this episode we go deep into the behind the scenes world of Television & Film lighting, production, Martial Arts, Surfing & Life. Another highly inspirational chat full of showbizz insight & advice. We are Honored to have Christian with us. His experiences & stories are "EnLightening!", so, Goto Cue 1 & jump in for this great storytelling session. Mahalo.     

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]]> 5985 no HERETIC + MADROST Don't Turn Your Back On This Interview! Join us on this powerful interview as we discuss Heavy Metal with 2 generations of Metal Masters!  One of the hardest working indie record Execs, film maker/director & band leader of MADROST, Tanner Poppitt and Angelo Espino bassist from L.A. Heavy Metal Legends HERETIC! We got them both right here.  Let's talk about music, metal, & movie making. The new feature documentary Don't Turn Your Back: The Story of Heretic & what the scene looks like today! Another fantastic & inspirational interview right here on The Candlepower Hour!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:14:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: HERETIC + MADROST full 1 8 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer L.A Heavy Metal & Don’t Turn Your Back: The Story of Heretic! Don't Turn Your Back On This Interview! Join us on this powerful interview as we discuss Heavy Metal with 2 generations of Metal Masters!  One of the hardest working indie record Execs, film maker/director & band leader of MADROST, Tanner Poppitt and Angelo Espino bassist from L.A. Heavy Metal Legends HERETIC! We got them both right here.  Let's talk about music, metal, & movie making. The new feature documentary Don't Turn Your Back: The Story of Heretic & what the scene looks like today! Another fantastic & inspirational interview right here on The Candlepower Hour!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Don't Turn Your Back On This Interview! Join us on this powerful interview as we discuss Heavy Metal with 2 generations of Metal Masters! 

One of the hardest working indie record Execs, film maker/director & band leader of MADROST, Tanner Poppitt and Angelo Espino bassist from L.A. Heavy Metal Legends HERETIC! We got them both right here. 

Let's talk about music, metal, & movie making. The new feature documentary Don't Turn Your Back: The Story of Heretic & what the scene looks like today! Another fantastic & inspirational interview right here on The Candlepower Hour! 

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]]> 3221 yes Stew Herrera 95.5 KLOS On The Air!  95.5 KLOS is in the House as The Candlepower Hour welcomes radio personality & legendary station operations master Stew Herrera!  Join us on this amazing episode as we discuss the inner workings & “behind the glass” scoop on one of Americas longest running Rock & Roll FM Radio Stations 95.5 KLOS!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:13:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Stew Herrera 95.5 KLOS full 1 7 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Southern California’s Rock Station KLOS 95.5 a Los Angeles staple since 1969! On The Air!  95.5 KLOS is in the House as The Candlepower Hour welcomes radio personality & legendary station operations master Stew Herrera!  Join us on this amazing episode as we discuss the inner workings & “behind the glass” scoop on one of Americas longest running Rock & Roll FM Radio Stations 95.5 KLOS!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On The Air! 

95.5 KLOS is in the House as The Candlepower Hour welcomes radio personality & legendary station operations master Stew Herrera! 

Join us on this amazing episode as we discuss the inner workings & “behind the glass” scoop on one of Americas longest running Rock & Roll FM Radio Stations 95.5 KLOS! 

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]]> 5280 yes Ross Rylance Part 2 Waylon in the years on this episode of The Candlepower Hour we Interview Ross Rylance a Santa Monica realtor, veteran tour manager - bus driver - roadie warrior - arts manager, to legendary musicians like Luther Vandross. Join us as we discuss backstage knowledge & stories of Sir Paul, Kenny Chesney, Greg Allman, Waylon, Prince, Tracy Chapman, Crosby Stills Nash, NKOTB, Dr Dre & more. This interview is nothing but spectacular! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:13:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Ross Rylance Part 2 full 1 6 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer “Being a part of the journey is more important than the endgame”. Waylon in the years on this episode of The Candlepower Hour we Interview Ross Rylance a Santa Monica realtor, veteran tour manager - bus driver - roadie warrior - arts manager, to legendary musicians like Luther Vandross. Join us as we discuss backstage knowledge & stories of Sir Paul, Kenny Chesney, Greg Allman, Waylon, Prince, Tracy Chapman, Crosby Stills Nash, NKOTB, Dr Dre & more. This interview is nothing but spectacular! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Waylon in the years on this episode of The Candlepower Hour we Interview Ross Rylance a Santa Monica realtor, veteran tour manager - bus driver - roadie warrior - arts manager, to legendary musicians like Luther Vandross. Join us as we discuss backstage knowledge & stories of Sir Paul, Kenny Chesney, Greg Allman, Waylon, Prince, Tracy Chapman, Crosby Stills Nash, NKOTB, Dr Dre & more. This interview is nothing but spectacular!

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]]> 3287 no Ross Rylance Part 1 Waylon in the years on this episode of The Candlepower Hour we Interview Ross Rylance a Santa Monica realtor, veteran tour manager - bus driver - roadie warrior - arts manager, to legendary musicians like Luther Vandross. Join us as we discuss backstage knowledge & stories of Sir Paul, Kenny Chesney, Greg Allman, Waylon, Prince, Tracy Chapman, Crosby Stills Nash, NKOTB, Dr Dre & more. This interview is nothing but spectacular! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:12:00 -0000 Ross Rylance Part 1 full 1 5 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer “Being a part of the journey is more important than the endgame”. Waylon in the years on this episode of The Candlepower Hour we Interview Ross Rylance a Santa Monica realtor, veteran tour manager - bus driver - roadie warrior - arts manager, to legendary musicians like Luther Vandross. Join us as we discuss backstage knowledge & stories of Sir Paul, Kenny Chesney, Greg Allman, Waylon, Prince, Tracy Chapman, Crosby Stills Nash, NKOTB, Dr Dre & more. This interview is nothing but spectacular! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Waylon in the years on this episode of The Candlepower Hour we Interview Ross Rylance a Santa Monica realtor, veteran tour manager - bus driver - roadie warrior - arts manager, to legendary musicians like Luther Vandross. Join us as we discuss backstage knowledge & stories of Sir Paul, Kenny Chesney, Greg Allman, Waylon, Prince, Tracy Chapman, Crosby Stills Nash, NKOTB, Dr Dre & more. This interview is nothing but spectacular!

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]]> 2779 no Vanessa Mizzone Welcome to another edition of The Candlepower Hour. Today we sit down with veteran actor/member of SAG-AFTRA (The Screen Actors Guild & American Federation of Television & Radio Artists), writer, producer & college Theatre professor Vanessa Mizzone. Join us as we dive deep into the world of acting once again. The current situation with the writers & actors strike has families & the economy on edge. Let’s find out about the inside dealings & necessary moves the entertainment industry must take in order to establish better working conditions & how to enter the field of acting on a college level. This is a wonderful interview.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:12:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Vanessa Mizzone full 1 3 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Actors Gang alumni talks startup, SAG strike & the importance of an artist’s community Welcome to another edition of The Candlepower Hour. Today we sit down with veteran actor/member of SAG-AFTRA (The Screen Actors Guild & American Federation of Television & Radio Artists), writer, producer & college Theatre professor Vanessa Mizzone. Join us as we dive deep into the world of acting once again. The current situation with the writers & actors strike has families & the economy on edge. Let’s find out about the inside dealings & necessary moves the entertainment industry must take in order to establish better working conditions & how to enter the field of acting on a college level. This is a wonderful interview.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to another edition of The Candlepower Hour. Today we sit down with veteran actor/member of SAG-AFTRA (The Screen Actors Guild & American Federation of Television & Radio Artists), writer, producer & college Theatre professor Vanessa Mizzone. Join us as we dive deep into the world of acting once again. The current situation with the writers & actors strike has families & the economy on edge. Let’s find out about the inside dealings & necessary moves the entertainment industry must take in order to establish better working conditions & how to enter the field of acting on a college level. This is a wonderful interview. 

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]]> 5485 no Chris Maleki On this episode we sit down with SAG Actor Chris Maleki & discuss details of his rise in Hollywood as a successful actor, musician & role model. From his days as a child actor trying to break into the industry to finding an agent & learning to play the game of securing solid rolls in television & film. His After School Specials, Teen Magazine, his days on the classic Soap Operas, the SAG/WGA strike, music & finding solace after a horrible & life changing on-set accident. We cover a nice spectrum of topics with Chris Maleki & are honored to have him on our show. Inspiring and Real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:11:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Chris Maleki full 1 3 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer From child actor & heart throb to stunt survivor On this episode we sit down with SAG Actor Chris Maleki & discuss details of his rise in Hollywood as a successful actor, musician & role model. From his days as a child actor trying to break into the industry to finding an agent & learning to play the game of securing solid rolls in television & film. His After School Specials, Teen Magazine, his days on the classic Soap Operas, the SAG/WGA strike, music & finding solace after a horrible & life changing on-set accident. We cover a nice spectrum of topics with Chris Maleki & are honored to have him on our show. Inspiring and Real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode we sit down with SAG Actor Chris Maleki & discuss details of his rise in Hollywood as a successful actor, musician & role model. From his days as a child actor trying to break into the industry to finding an agent & learning to play the game of securing solid rolls in television & film. His After School Specials, Teen Magazine, his days on the classic Soap Operas, the SAG/WGA strike, music & finding solace after a horrible & life changing on-set accident. We cover a nice spectrum of topics with Chris Maleki & are honored to have him on our show. Inspiring and Real.

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]]> 3177 yes Johnny Manning Part 2 We are very proud to have Johnny Manning as our 1st episode. IATSE Local 80 Grip, musician & singer of Long Beach punk band Level LB - sits & explains it all like no one else can. From his rebellious childhood, teenage addiction, incarceration to a life changing epiphany that allowed him to gain the strength he needs as he turned to a life of family & raising a special needs child while battling cancer. We can all find incredible inspiration in this interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:11:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Johnny Manning Part 2 full 1 2 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Johnny Manning explains how Life Gets Lifey We are very proud to have Johnny Manning as our 1st episode. IATSE Local 80 Grip, musician & singer of Long Beach punk band Level LB - sits & explains it all like no one else can. From his rebellious childhood, teenage addiction, incarceration to a life changing epiphany that allowed him to gain the strength he needs as he turned to a life of family & raising a special needs child while battling cancer. We can all find incredible inspiration in this interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We are very proud to have Johnny Manning as our 1st episode. IATSE Local 80 Grip, musician & singer of Long Beach punk band Level LB - sits & explains it all like no one else can. From his rebellious childhood, teenage addiction, incarceration to a life changing epiphany that allowed him to gain the strength he needs as he turned to a life of family & raising a special needs child while battling cancer. We can all find incredible inspiration in this interview.

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]]> 2336 yes Johnny Manning Part 1 We are very proud to have Johnny Manning as our 1st episode. IATSE Local 80 Grip, musician & singer of Long Beach punk band Level LB - sits & explains it all like no one else can. From his rebellious childhood, teenage addiction, incarceration to a life changing epiphany that allowed him to gain the strength he needs as he turned to a life of family & raising a special needs child while battling cancer. We can all find incredible inspiration in this interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:04:00 -0000 Surviving Showbizz: Johnny Manning Part 1 full 1 1 Diego Negrete Bill Metoyer Johnny Manning explains how Life Gets Lifey We are very proud to have Johnny Manning as our 1st episode. IATSE Local 80 Grip, musician & singer of Long Beach punk band Level LB - sits & explains it all like no one else can. From his rebellious childhood, teenage addiction, incarceration to a life changing epiphany that allowed him to gain the strength he needs as he turned to a life of family & raising a special needs child while battling cancer. We can all find incredible inspiration in this interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We are very proud to have Johnny Manning as our 1st episode. IATSE Local 80 Grip, musician & singer of Long Beach punk band Level LB - sits & explains it all like no one else can. From his rebellious childhood, teenage addiction, incarceration to a life changing epiphany that allowed him to gain the strength he needs as he turned to a life of family & raising a special needs child while battling cancer. We can all find incredible inspiration in this interview.

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