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We talk to Miss Velvet - Singer Songwriter. After moving from her hometown of New York City and arriving on the West Coast of California, it's been a rollercoaster few years for powerhouse vocalist Miss Velvet. Becoming a new mother, making a new home and then carving out a brand new music career from scratch, it has all come to fruition in the form of her new album Traveler. We chat about the work that went into this amazing musical document and the events that brought it to life along with early influences, life changing concerts and how her new home is helping take her career to the next level. Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Michael Des Barres - Actor, Singer, Radio DJ and Rock & Roll Icon. With a career that encapsulates enough rock excess and debauchery for several bands, not just one person, it's incredible to find that Michael Des Barres continues to be as outgoing and creative as ever. Whether we find him as a villain on our TV screens in MacGyver, fronting The Power Station at Live Aid, writing chart topping songs like 'Obsession' with Holly Knight or just being the larger than life character unlike no other, it's a joy to hear any story or memory he wants to share. Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Thom Mathews - Legendary Actor known for portraying Tommy Jarvis in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives and Freddy in The Return of the Living Dead 1 & 2. Thom recalls growing up in Hollywood and what led him to pursue an acting career. We learn of his friendship and loyalty to George Clooney and the lengths Thom went to creating the look and style of characters he played in his career. Along the way we hear about how the band Visage weren't too keen on the classic Zombie movie of 1985 and how it was for Thom to return to the Tommy Jarvis role decades later in the Never Hike Alone series of movies.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Thomas Nicholas - Actor, Musician and Producer. Following his breakout role in Rookie of the Year back in 1993, Thomas would go on to star as Kevin Myers in the iconic American Pie series of movies. Outside of acting his love and passion for music would run alongside his film career and prove to be equally as rewarding and lead to many incredible friendships and opportunities. We chat about his very first concert experiences, juggling music and movie roles and his upcoming album and how he's busier then ever in the entertainment world.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Boy Meets Girl - Singer Songwriters George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam share their incredible journey from Seattle to Los Angeles to become two of the 80s most in demand hit makers penning iconic tracks for Whitney Houston before having their own smash hit single Waiting For A Star To Fall. We hear their thoughts on 90s Grunge emerging from their home city and it's effect on the industry, their experiences in the UK and the influence it would have on their journey but most of all they show how music is still very much in their hearts all these years later.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Lina & The Lions - Pop Rock Synthwave Band. Vocalist and Bassist Lina Lane and Guitarist / Producer Lee Feltham take us on their journey from experimental studio project through to Comic Con conquering showstealers whose 80s inspired soundtrack has been taking pop culture crowds by storm. With a true hardworking DIY ethic which shows no boundaries when it comes to new ideas and a real vision for what they want their band to become it's easy to see why this band have captures hearts and imaginations across the country.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Dani Thompson - Horror Actress, Model and TV Presenter. As the UK's resident and premier Scream Queen, Dani has forged a reputation for killer on screen performances in dozens of UK and International independent horror movies. She shares stories of her journey through modelling in London to bridging the career shift to acting and the challenges along the way as well as her early introductions and love for the rejuvinated 90s Slasher scene.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Robert Kurtzman - Film Director, Writer and legendary Special Effects Makeup Artist. From watching horror movies at the local drive in and studying the photographs in movie magazines, Robert Kurtzman's journey would see him head out to California to become one of the leading effects artists during the 80s horror movie boom. He shares tales of Hollywood Halloweens, working with an upcoming Quentin Tarantino to bring 'From Dusk Till Dawn' to life and shares his thoughts on the inner workings of the movie industry today.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Diandra Lazor - Horror Video Creator, Cosplay Artist, Actress and Producer. Discovering the Nightmare on Elm Street Movie Series in the mid 2000s would send Diandra on an unpredictible journey into the world of Cosplay, Horror and unexpected creative opportunities. Bringing a spotlight to Creators and Behind The Scenes Artists through her videos and short documentaries would be only a short example of what she continually and enthusiastically adds to the ever expanding community of gorehounds. We chat about her journey and recent life changing cross country move in this horroriffic talk.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to James McCulloch – Singer & Bassist of hard rock band She Burns Red and Comic Book Author. James takes us on his pop culture journey from first discovering horror films by walking in on his parents watching An American Werewolf, legendary album releases and eventually becoming a successful Comic Book creator and author. He shares his appreciation for his band's incredibly loyal fan base, tales of Cosplay encounters and fully embraces our question of what films he’d be renting if he could once again visit his old Video Shop. Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Suzi Quatro - Singer Songwriter, Bassist and Rock n Roll Icon. Never short of musical projects, Suzi has now teamed up with another musical veteran, KT Tunstall, to release their duets album 'Face To Face'. We chat all about the songwriting process behind the album's songs and the important experiences and lessons they learned from each other along the way. Suzi shares thoughts on performing live as both a bassist and frontperson along with tales of Elvis Presley, Gene Simmons and her seven decade journey through music.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Kris & Danni from the Synth Pop band PRIZM. Since taking the Synth Wave world by storm immediately upon their release, the duo along with producer Geoff Rockwell continue to refine their music and create a perfect love letter to the 80s sound and vibe. Unashamedly Pop, the Prizm sound stands on its own with endless hooks and melodies. We trace the bands journey from small coffee houses in Dallas Fort Worth as singer songwriters through to their technicolour reinvention of the past couple of years. Along the way we chat favourite horror movies, the reaction to the band from the Synthwave Community and whether or not we should meet our musical heroes.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to David Ryan Keith – Filmmaker, Writer & Director. With his new film I Am Rage recently released to the world, David shares his brutally honest insights into the world of Indie Filmmaking and bringing his own brand of horror and action to the screens. We learn of the challenges getting a film done in time and to budget as well as diving back into many of the films from the 80s which shaped and sparked his love for movie magic and creating his own stories and adventures. Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Desmond Child - Legendary songwriter and producer. It goes without saying that Desmond Child wrote some of the most iconic rock radio hits of the past few decades. From early days in the late 70s and mid 80s working with KISS, Bon Jovi and Aerosmith, this icon of popular music continues to this very day to be the go to songsmith when it comes to the huge chorus and monstrous melodic hook. On the eve of the release of his new autobiography 'Livin on a Prayer - Big Songs Big Life' Desmond traces his path from a struggling childhood in Florida, moving to New York and the life changing encounters which would shape him into the Hitmaker to the Stars he became and will always been known for.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Dreamkid – Synthwave Songwriter and Performer. Growing up on the Eastern Shores of South Africa during the late 80s and early 90s, Dreamkid would spend days surfing and skateboarding whilst being fully obsessed with all things Pop Culture which was oozing from the Californian West Coast of the USA. Diving into the Pop Punk world of the late 90s and early 2000s would lead to relocating to the UK to chase rock and roll dreams before more recently finding an all-encompassing 80s style and identity in the Synthwave world which has opened up incredible new doors online and a whole new chapter with Dreamkid’s creativity and sound.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Antonia Whillans - Actor, Voice Over Artist and Animal Activist. Antonia shares with us the experiences of working on the new Action Horror film I Am Rage along with stories of her early acting experiences beginning at the age of just five years old through to forging a successful run in modern day Indie Horror Films. She shares her thoughts on how TV, Film and Theatre are an important way for us to communicate about difficult subjects and also gives us an insight into her love and dedication to animal welfare and how she is championing it in any way possible.Watch the short film 'WILDFLOWER' here https://vimeo.com/413278529 Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Ed Bramford - Guitarist and Co-Founder of the Rock band Reckoner. Ed takes us back to his very first formative rock shows and his time performing in much missed local venues. Today Ed and his bandmates are embarking on perhaps their most creative musical journey yet and combine both sonic and visual elements to create one of this countries most exciting new bands. Along the way we discuss his love of all things 1980s James Cameron movies, the creative force behind the new music and lots more.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Dan Kinem - Filmmaker, VHS Enthusiast and Director of Adjust Your Tracking : The Untold Story of the VHS Collector. We celebrate the tenth anniversary of Dan's fantastic documentary which back in 2013 shone a bright light on the unique, crazy but altogether amazing world of VHS Collecting. Ten years later the Documentary gets a whole new makeover with a re-release containing hours upon hours of bonus features which we discuss along with diving into Dan's early introductions to tapes, his love of movie making and his many other incredible releases. These important creative adventures he continues to take on not only fuel his own creativity but are a life blood for often forgotten movie gems which are given a whole new lease of life.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Ricky Byrd - Guitarist, Singer Songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. Perhaps best known for his time as guitarist for Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Ricky's career also includes touring and recording with the legends such as Roger Daltrey and Ian Hunter as well as sharing the stage with a Who's Who of rock royalty. As a solo artist Ricky has become a Recovery Troubadour with a catalogue of music that not only entertains but offers knowledge and support to those going through addiction. Today he continues to release brand new music with that ever loving Rock n Roll spirit which shines through in this conversation, touching on times in 70s New York, recording in Abbey Road Studios and much more.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod

We talk to Luke Morley – Guitarist & Songwriter for the much loved UK rock band Thunder. We learn how it’s been like for Luke releasing his new solo album ‘Songs From The Blue Room’ and some of the ideas and recording approach to the new material. We also chat about the album’s single ‘Killed By Cobain’ and the events that inspired it back in the early 90s and what effect it had on him, the musical landscape and Thunder’s career trajectory particularly in the USA.Presented in association with Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com/ Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The Straight To Video Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow this show. https://patreon.com/stvpod