Creative Imbalance

Today we are joined with ONI's Jake Oni two days before the release of his latest album titled "The Silver Line" that features guest appearances from metal pioneers such as Howard Jones (Light The Torch / Former Killswitch Engage), Jared Dines (Guitar Player/YouTube Sensation) and much more. Around hearing about the album we learn about the very moment that made Jake want to be a rockstar, things he picked up from working with legends like Howard Jones, Lamb of God's Randy Blythe, and the legendary Iggy Pop, and leaves us with some advice for aspiring musicians who want to make their break into the industry.

Today we are joined with director Andy Palmer to get a behind the scenes look into his latest comedy "The Re-Education Of Molly Singer" that captures the question of "What if you had to go back to college and be some ones social life mentor?". Around hearing about the fun times that were had on set, Andy leaves us with some solid advice for aspiring film makers and also what he would tell his younger self if he could go back to the beginning of his film journey and give some guidance Molly Singer style.

Today we are joined with singer/songwriter/producer KANGA to hear all about her amazing new album that just dropped titled Under Glass. Around hearing about her evolution of an artist that brought the album to life, we hear about getting featured on the Cyberpunk 2077 and Terrifier 2 soundtracks, attracting diverse fanbases, the art of constructing an album, making art that is true to yourself, and the power of staying consistent to find success.

Today we are joined with director Jason Lei Howden to talk about the upcoming sequel to his horror/comedy/heavy metal love letter film DEATHGASM! We get an in depth look into the making of the original film and how he never expected it to turn into a world wide cult classic in both the horror and metal communities. While also getting an exclusive look into the pre-production of the long awaited sequel that the fans been begging for. Also speaking of fans they have launched a Kickstarter to help make this one ever BIGGER and BLOODIER with so many kick ass incentives including the opportunities for it's supporters to spend a day on set and have a brutal death cameo in the film! HERE IS THE LINK TO THAT - https://www.bit.ly/DEATHGASM2

Today we are joined with brother & sister bandmates Michael and Rachel Bright who are half of the Toronto alt-punk group Dead Broke. Around hearing about how their brand new record "When The Night Comes In" came to be. We talk about how still and lonely major cities can feel in the middle of the night and how that is portrayed in their latest video "Not Yours To Take". Also learn a lot about how special it is to pursue a career in music with one of your siblings, and how adding the layer of being in a band can make that family dynamic feel even stronger.

Today we are joined with death metal legend Alex Webster to reflect on the 35 year legacy of Cannibal Corpse. This week they are dropping their 16th album "Chaos Horrific" on Sept 22nd and around hearing about the secret to the bands longevity, we get some deep insight in horror and songwriting, the massive public fear of their music in the 90's, their famous cameo/scene with Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura Pet Detective, George "CORPSEGRINDER" Fisher's ability to win stuffed animals out of claw machines and donating them to charity, and much more on being the pioneers of the death metal genre as whole.

Today we are joined with the producers of the brand new documentary titled "Beyond the Grave" that explores the question of what happens when we die. From interviews with people who were pronounced dead and came back to life, to visiting cryo-chambers where people are currently freezing themself to see hundreds of years in the future, to taking a trip to the real house that inspired The Conjuring films while getting a tour with one of the real life family members the movies are based on. This documentary covers it all from both the scientific and spiritual side of things that lead to this incredible chat we are sharing with you today about the mysteries of life and death.

Today we are joined Belgian/German hardcore scene legend Paddy of the band NASTY! In the next 24 hours of this episode drop they will have released their latest album "Heartbreak Criminals" that we got to listen to early and it blew our f**kin balls off! Must hear if you're into heavy music. Around Paddy telling us about the making of the album, he explains what this band meant to the past 20 years of his life, the crazy live experience of NASTY, and leaves us with advice for new upcoming bands.

Today we are joined with the Switzerland's rebellious spirited directors Johannes Hartmann and Sandro Klopfstein! They recently released the special edition Blu-Ray of their film Mad Heidi and it was one of the most fun we had watching a movie all year. We put this in the same category of Machete, Death Proof, Planet Terror, Hobo With A Shotgun, Turbo Kid and recommend it to anyone who loves high quality craziness. Around hearing the behind the scenes details of making the film, we also learn about the Swiss film industry and how they really had to go against the grain to make this happen, and leave us with advice for aspiring film makers who want to bring their crazy ideas to life!

Today we are joined with Nate Garrett of Spirit Adrift around the release of their brand new album "Ghost At The Gallows". As Nate has used his artform as a tool to deal with grievance and other personal matters in his experience, this opened up some bigger conversations that are beyond music as we dive into a very introspective chat about life.

Today we are joined with Jon Lundin and Andy Hershey of Point North! The Los Angeles alt-rock group has been climbing the charts with multiple singles off their soon to be released album "Prepare For Despair" that drops on August 18th. Around hearing about the album, we get a behind the scenes look into their new video where they have a hockey fight with the band The Ghost Inside, hear about the evolution of Point North, and introspective look on why they do what they do, and end off the chat with some must hear advice for anyone trying to take a step into the music industry.

Today we are joined with Emmy Award Winning Director Timothy Woodward Jr. to talk about his latest film he made alongside the creator of Final Destination (Jeffrey Reddick) titled "Till Death Do Us Part". This film is was a wild, hilarious, and an ultra violent ride that takes place around a wedding ceremony. Beyond talking about the making of this movie, Timothy leaves us with some amazing words for anyone who is pursuing their dream job.

Today we are joined with the talented filmmaker and VFX extraordinaire Kenneth Lui. Around creating special effects at Marvel Studio's Kenneth has been writing/directing projects of his own on his free time and his latest film "Artists in Agony" is about to hit digital platforms on July 21st. This title is all about embracing chaos and is a hilarious action packed mockumentary in the style of a Trailer Park Boys or Spinal Tap following a bunch of glorified assassins who are totally desensitized by murder. Kenneth also gives us an in depth perspective of what it is like being involved with creating some of the biggest titles of our generation in the MCU (Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man, Dr. Strange, Ant Man, Civil War and more) and ends our chat with some incredible must hear advice for anyone trying to make their dreams come true.

Today we are joined with the legendary Disney lead animator Andreas Deja! This man has created some of the most iconic villains and characters of our generation. From Jafar, Scar, Gaston, Lilo, Hercules, Roger Rabbit and much more! HIS RESUME IS STACKED. Andreas has just completed a new short film of his own in the classic 2D hand drawn style of animation that he is know for titled Mushka. This project took him 10 YEARS and it is a fantastic piece that projects a nostalgic feel into a brand new story. Around hearing about the film we dive into fascinating details about his career, deep layers of passion that goes into his work, why he had a run of being the lead of creating the "bad guys", the art of making the audience forget they are watching a cartoon, what he thinks about the modern day shift into 3D animation, along with incredible advice for anyone wanting to pursue a career in animation and a reminder that there is still magic in drawings.

Today we are joined for a wonderful chat with actress/filmmaker Shila Ommi who plays the role of Cinder Lumen in the latest Disney/Pixar film ELEMENTAL. Shila explains how this character was created with her in mind to play the role and how the film connects with her on a deeper level being and immigrant who had to flee from her home in Iran to America at an early age. Her journey and work ethic is absolutely incredible and beyond giving us an inside look on what it is like to work for Disney/Pixar, she also leaves us with amazing advice for anyone who aspires to be a working actor/actress in the entertainment industry.

Today on the show we get a special behind the scenes look at The Secret Kingdom with writer/director Matt Drummond. What's special about this flick is that it brings back that old school vibe of some of the all time classic PG rated films of the past like a Labyrinth, Never Ending Story, Return To Oz, but brings us a brand new original tale for the modern era. We take a deep dive into Matt's 6 year journey of bringing this film to life. From universe building, creature/characters, casting, utilizing new technology for effect, and showcasing a bigger narrative of overcoming fears and self doubt. This chat is stacked with substance and Matt also leaves us with must hear advice for anyone who wants to pursue a career in the film industry.

Today we are joined with actor/musician Shawn Andrews who is famously known for his role as Kevin Pickford in the film "Dazed and Confused". Shawn takes time to reflect with us around the films 30th Anniversary while touching on topics such as how it changed his life, brought him a brief marriage with Milla Jovovich, and his gratitude towards the fans. On top of that we get all the details of his thriving life in the music industry and hear all about his latest single "Ride Like Thunder" that is now available to listen to everywhere. Shawn further explains that whether he is acting or making music that he has a spiritual connection to making art and we thoroughly enjoyed this chat!

Today we are joined with actor/action movie badass Simon Phillips who is currently featured alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Netflix series premiere of FUBAR and Season 3 of The Witcher next month! Simon's resume is absolutely stacked as he worked with the likes of Bruce Willis, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Mel Gibson, Robert Englund, and the ongoing joke is that it is easier to list the action/horror heroes you grew up watching that he hasn't worked with. Beyond being full of awesome candid stories Simon is also full of great advice for aspiring filmmakers and preaches the power of being authentically you. This is hands down one of my favorite chats I've ever had with an actor on this show.

Today the film SISU hits theatres world wide and we got the opportunity to pick the brain of Director Jalmari Helander. From working with the studio behind John Wick, his inspirations for the film, stunts gone wrong, cute animal co-stars not getting along, and his drive to make something truly epic that stands on it's own. We give you the behind the scene scoop of how one of the greatest action movies of 2023 was made!

Today on the show we are joined with Laura Hokstad. Laura is currently featured in a brand new documentary titled Coven that follows her on her journey of becoming a witch and some crazy hidden history she finds in her family tree. Alongside that she also has a segment on the official Rue Morgue YouTube channel titled "Terror Tarot" where she reads tarot cards and talks about horror movies. What I truly love about this episode is it starts off with us hearing what it means to be a modern day witch, but spirals into deeper subjects of life, connectivity, and human energy. Such an educational and uplifting chat!