The Music Is Life Podcast

Lou Mavs
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Hosted by Severed Angel lead guitarist and Rat Salad Review Podcast co-host Lou Mavs, and featuring interviews with people from the worlds of music, cinema, literature, fashion, graphic design, pro-wrestling and more!

  1. A Chat with Bettina France of Meanstreak

    07/06/2024

    A Chat with Bettina France of Meanstreak

    I recently sat down with Bettina France, lead vocalist of legendary NY metal band Meanstreak. After touring as the opening act for Dream Theater/Liquid Tension Experiment guitarist John Petrucci, the ladies of Meanstreak went back into the studio to record one of the best EPs I have heard all year - the "Blood Moon" EP. Bettina and I discuss the reunion of Meanstreak, the writing and recording of the new EP, and catch up on conversation like two old friends who have not seen each other in decades...even though we had only just met 5 minutes prior to the recording of this interview. This definitely felt more like a conversation than an interview, and I'm grateful to Bettina for being my guest. Thanks to Munsey Ricci of Skateboard Marketing for setting this up. To find out more about Meanstreak (including social media and online audio streaming), go to https://MeanstreakOfficial.com. To find out more about The Music Is Life Podcast, go to https://linktr.ee/LouMavs. You'll find my links to all audio streaming platforms, my merch store, and more. Support the channel directly: https://paypal.com/@LouMavsMILP https://venmo.com/@Lou-Mavs Check out our parent network Rat Salad Review over at https://RatSaladReview.com. Check out my band Severed Angel over at https://SeveredAngel.com. Channel graphic made by Rocky Baia. Check him out at: https://x.com/rockybaia https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/rockybaia #podcast #hardrock #heavymetal #meanstreak #bettinafrance #severedangelband #skateboardmarketing #interview #comedy #newyork #dreamtheater #musicislifepodcast #allartisvalid #berzerkerfest #johnpetrucci

    57 min
  2. A Chat With Bitty of Deathwish

    07/03/2024

    A Chat With Bitty of Deathwish

    Lou Mavs returns with Music Is Life Podcast after a long hiatus. This time around, he's with Deathwish's Eric "Bitty" Hammers to discuss the new album "The Fourth Horseman" (available now from Beer City Records), life on the road with DRI, his history with professional wrestling, funny stories from the road, and more. I'm back, and it's good to be home.

    45 min
  3. Great Last Minute Christmas Gifts - with special guest Bob Mango

    12/21/2023

    Great Last Minute Christmas Gifts - with special guest Bob Mango

    #christmas #gifts #lastminutesuggestion #podcast #thecreativesspacepodcast #spotify #applepodcasts #amazonmusic #ratsaladreview #hardrock #metal #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid #musicislifepodcast #cinema #fashion #graphicdesign #prowrestling #tv #literature Join Lou Mavs and his friend and co-host Bob Mango as they discuss some last minute Christmas gift shopping ideas to meet your budget. Check out my band Severed Angel at https://SeveredAngel.com. To purchase official Music Is Life Podcast merchandise from TeePublic.com, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/ys2zv7rz If you’d like to donate to the podcast, please send via PayPal to MusicIsLifePodcast@gmail.com. Thanks in advance. Links to social media pages on respective websites. https://linktr.ee/MusicIsLifePodcast https://RatSaladReview.com The Creative’s Space Podcast with Lou Mavs is produced by Spotify for Podcasters and distributed through the Rat Salad Review Network. All rights reserved; any content not created by me is subject to fair use.

    41 min
  4. Episode 108: The Buddy Rich Tapes with James “JL” Lillquist

    11/25/2023

    Episode 108: The Buddy Rich Tapes with James “JL” Lillquist

    #buddyrich #highschoolband #music #podcast #musicislifepodcast #spotify #applepodcasts #amazonmusic #ratsaladreview #goodmusic #hardrock #metal #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid James Lillquist (Rat Salad Review, Saturdays In The Fall) and I listen to the Buddy Rich tapes and hear what Buddy was like as a bandleader. In turn, James and I dissect our experience as members of our school bands. Pretty introspective! Check out my band Severed Angel at https://SeveredAngel.com. To purchase official Music Is Life Podcast merchandise from TeePublic.com, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/ys2zv7rz If you want me to review YOUR band or YOUR music, please contact me at LouMavs@MusicIsLifePodcast.com. If you’d like to donate to the podcast, please send via PayPal to MusicIsLifePodcast@gmail.com. Thanks in advance. Channel graphic created by Rocky Baia. To commision him for work, please follow and DM him at https://twitter.com/RockyBaia. Also, check out his merch store at https://ProWrestlingTees.com/RockyBaia.html. Intro/Outro Music - "Lose Control" by The Rebel Medium (Jacalyn Guitard, Ernest Layug, Lou Mavs) Links to social media pages on respective websites. https://linktr.ee/MusicIsLifePodcast https://RatSaladReview.com Music Is Life Podcast with Lou Mavs is produced by Spotify for Podcasters and distributed through the Rat Salad Review Network. All rights reserved; any content not created by me is subject to fair use.

    46 min
  5. Episode 107: Wrestlechat with James Lillquist of Rat Salad Review/Saturdays In The Fall

    10/05/2023

    Episode 107: Wrestlechat with James Lillquist of Rat Salad Review/Saturdays In The Fall

    #wrestling #darksideofthering #terryfunk #wrestlemania #vincerusso #jeffjarrett #thehannibaltv #mikegraham #devonnicholson #wwe #wwf #wcw #dynamitekid #jimcornette #deathmatch #newjack #gangstas #britishbulldog #brianpillman #aew #podcast #musicislifepodcast #spotify #applepodcasts #amazonmusic #ratsaladreview #allartisvalid James “JL” Lillquist of Rat Salad Review and Saturdays In The Fall joins Lou on this episode where they talk a little Kiss, a little Whitechapel, and a whole lot of wrestling. Some of the topics include: * The Wrestlemania 3 match between “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat * The late, great Terry Funk * Smoky Mountain Wrestling * Jim Cornette * A great new podcast called Wrestling Shoot Interviews (WSI) with James * Deep South Wrestling and our friend Eric Adamz (aka Major League Wrestling’s Giovanni Jabroni) * A whole slew of episodes of “Dark Side of the Ring” Check out my band Severed Angel at https://SeveredAngel.com. To purchase official Music Is Life Podcast merchandise from TeePublic.com, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/ys2zv7rz If you want me to review YOUR band or YOUR music, please contact me at LouMavs@MusicIsLifePodcast.com. If you’d like to donate to the podcast, please send via PayPal to MusicIsLifePodcast@gmail.com. Thanks in advance. Channel graphic created by Rocky Baia. To commision him for work, please follow and DM him at https://twitter.com/RockyBaia. Also, check out his merch store at https://ProWrestlingTees.com/RockyBaia.html. Intro/Outro Music - "Lose Control" by The Rebel Medium (Jacalyn Guitard, Ernest Layug, Lou Mavs) Links to social media pages on respective websites. https://linktr.ee/MusicIsLifePodcast https://RatSaladReview.com Music Is Life Podcast with Lou Mavs is produced by Spotify for Podcasters and distributed through the Rat Salad Review Network. All rights reserved; any content not created by me is subject to fair use.

    1h 22m
  6. Episode 106: SPECIAL EDITION - Gus G of Firewind!

    08/18/2023

    Episode 106: SPECIAL EDITION - Gus G of Firewind!

    #gusg #firewind #ratsaladreview #podcast #metal #guitar #jacksonguitars #blackstaramps #thessaloniki #greece #stillraging #afmrecords #bluray #live #centurymedia #dreamevil #snowyshaw #ozzyosbourne #pauldianno #music #musicislifepodcast #spotify #applepodcasts #amazonmusic #goodmusic #hardrock #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid Firewind is back with a new live album and Blu-ray collection called “Still Raging” to celebrate 20 years of the band (available September 1st on AFM Records). Lou Mavs sits down with founding member and guitarist Gus G to discuss the recording of the live album, gear, and his collaborations with the Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne, former King Diamond drummer Snowy Shaw in Dream Evil, and his recent performances with original Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di’Anno. Check out my band Severed Angel at https://SeveredAngel.com. To purchase official Music Is Life Podcast merchandise from TeePublic.com, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/ys2zv7rz If you want me to review YOUR band or YOUR music, please contact me at LouMavs@MusicIsLifePodcast.com. If you’d like to donate to the podcast, please send via PayPal to MusicIsLifePodcast@gmail.com. Thanks in advance. Channel graphic created by Rocky Baia. To commision him for work, please follow and DM him at https://twitter.com/RockyBaia. Also, check out his merch store at https://ProWrestlingTees.com/RockyBaia.html. Intro/Outro Music - "Lose Control" by The Rebel Medium (Jacalyn Guitard, Ernest Layug, Lou Mavs) Links to social media pages on respective websites. https://linktr.ee/MusicIsLifePodcast https://RatSaladReview.com Music Is Life Podcast with Lou Mavs is produced by Spotify for Podcasters and distributed through the Rat Salad Review Network. All rights reserved; any content not created by me is subject to fair use.

    34 min
  7. Episode 105: Guitarist Mark Valentino (Armada)

    06/13/2023

    Episode 105: Guitarist Mark Valentino (Armada)

    #music #podcast #armada #musicislifepodcast #longisland #rock #markvalentino #paulreedsmith #line6 #projektkaos #guitar #oceanside #newyork #armadarockband #blamegod #grindcore #kiss #acefrehley #stevelukather #nealschon #ironmaiden #metallica #killemall #spotify #applepodcasts #amazonmusic #ratsaladreview #goodmusic #hardrock #metal #hardcore #allartisvalid From humble beginnings in Mineola, NY to his current role as guitarist and songwriter for mainstay Long Island rock band Armada, Mark Valentino is no stranger to the studio and the stage. A renaissance man who is a multi-instrumentalist, Mark feels at home on-stage with Armada bringing some of the best original rock and roll coming out of an area that is mostly known for their tribute and cover bands. I had the pleasure and privilege of sitting down with Mark and discussing many things, including what got him interested in guitar, his son Mark Jr. who is the guitarist for New York Grindcore band Blame God, his faith, his opinions on music for creativity over commerce, and what keeps him motivated. This was one of my most fun conversations, and I thank Mark for his time. For more information on Mark Valentino and Armada, check out the following sites: https://armadarockband.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmadaRockBand https://www.instagram.com/armadarockband/ https://www.youtube.com/@ArmadaRock https://soundcloud.com/armadarocks https://soundcloud.com/MARKVALENTINOMUSIC https://soundcloud.com/projektkaos https://soundcloud.com/mark-valentino-2 Check out my band Severed Angel at https://SeveredAngel.com. To purchase official Music Is Life Podcast merchandise from TeePublic.com, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/ys2zv7rz If you want me to review YOUR band or YOUR music, please contact me at LouMavs@MusicIsLifePodcast.com. If you’d like to donate to the podcast, please send via PayPal to MusicIsLifePodcast@gmail.com. Thanks in advance. Channel graphic created by Rocky Baia. To commision him for work, please follow and DM him at https://twitter.com/RockyBaia. Also, check out his merch store at https://ProWrestlingTees.com/RockyBaia.html. Intro/Outro Music - "Lose Control" by The Rebel Medium (Jacalyn Guitard, Ernest Layug, Lou Mavs) Links to social media pages on respective websites. https://linktr.ee/MusicIsLifePodcast https://RatSaladReview.com Music Is Life Podcast with Lou Mavs is produced by Spotify for Podcasters and distributed through the Rat Salad Review Network. All rights reserved; any content not created by me is subject to fair use.

    1h 21m
  8. Episode 104: John Pinna (The History of Rock Report)

    06/13/2023

    Episode 104: John Pinna (The History of Rock Report)

    #johnpinna #thehistoryofrockreport #aggregate #news #coverland #thehistoryofrockandroll #kissnation #bottomsup #unmasked #longisland #music #podcast #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid #severedangel #drudgereport #bonginoreport I'm back after a long hiatus. Very proud to have on the podcast today my friend John Pinna, a fellow Long Island musician (Coverland, The History of Rock and Roll, ex-Kiss Nation, ex-Bottoms Up, ex-Unmasked) who has a new music news aggregate site called The History of Rock Report. We discuss his music career, the benefits of being a musician in a local scene, and his new site that is meant to bridge all music-related news across one package. To find out more about John, hit the following sites: The History of Rock Report - https://thehistoryofrockreport.com Coverland - https://coverlandband.com The History of Rock and Roll - https://historyofrnr.com To purchase official Music Is Life Podcast merchandise from TeePublic.com, use this link: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/24041518-music-is-life-podcast-official-logo?fbclid=IwAR2DMITWW5QtpxOQFBXgnnguy3rEksMGzkmr7WCPVCHgDZp8hu85LJAup40&ref_id=24450 If you want me to review YOUR band or YOUR music, please contact me at LouMavs@MusicIsLifePodcast.com. If you’d like to donate to the podcast, please send via PayPal to MusicIsLifePodcast@gmail.com. Thanks in advance. Check out my band Severed Angel over at https://severedangel.com. Channel graphic created by Rocky Baia. To commission him for work, please follow and DM him at https://twitter.com/RockyBaia. Also, check out his merchandise at https://ProWrestlingTees.com/RockyBaia.html. Intro/Outro Music - "Lose Control" by The Rebel Medium (Jacalyn Guitard, Ernest Layug, Lou Mavs) Links to social media pages on respective websites: https://linktr.ee/MusicIsLifePodcast https://RatSaladReview.com Music Is Life Podcast with Lou Mavs is produced by Spotify For Podcasters and distributed through Rat Salad Review Network. All rights reserved; any content not created by me is subject to fair use.

    57 min
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Hosted by Severed Angel lead guitarist and Rat Salad Review Podcast co-host Lou Mavs, and featuring interviews with people from the worlds of music, cinema, literature, fashion, graphic design, pro-wrestling and more!

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