The Big Truth Podcast
In this podcast Big Truth interviews interesting people who live and breathe outside the mainstream conventional box. The tone of each episode can range from casual conversation to life history style interviews. The show is fun, educational, inspirational and explores different views on contemporary topics as well as highlights alternative career paths.
Big Truth is an Anthropologist, custom motorcycle builder, laser tattoo removal specialist, ex-radio DJ, punk rock/hardcore vocalist, and now podcaster! He owns a renowned custom motorcycle shop (Choppahead Kustom Cycles) and a Tattoo Shop/Laser Tattoo Removal Business. In the past he's worked as an anthropologist for the World Health Organization, CDC, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Having worked with everyone from Harvard Cancer researchers to outlaw bikers, he is comfortable navigating different worlds and talking with people from across the human spectrum!
Truth’s guests have come from a plethora of American subcultures – but some of the main areas of focus have been centered on motorcycles, music, and weirdness (Paranormal, Psychedelics, UFOs, etc).
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 123 minutes
- Episodes
- 150
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
#30 - Warren Lee : Pitchfork / Dabghanistan Podcast
In this episode, Truth talks with Warren Lee – co-owner of Pitchfork Hardwear (clothing company & record label), his time as a roadie/guitar tech/stage manager for Slayer and other bands (VOD, Biohaz…
#29 - Mike Flynn : Luthier / Black Hole Guitars
In this episode, Truth talks with Mike Flynn – a trained luthier (someone that builds strings instruments) who owns Black Hole Guitars in Westfield, MA – where he repairs/services/builds guitars. Mi…
#28 - Tye Tonkin : Sanda Fighting Arts
In this episode, Truth talks with Tye Tonkin – owner and head coach at Sanda Fighting Arts in Watertown, MA.
The two discuss Tye’s background and history in martial arts, opening a new business/gym a…
#27 Chopper Dave : Motorcycle Builder / Parts Manufacturer / Photographer
In this episode, Truth talks with his old friend Chopper Dave of Chopper Dave’s Casting Co. in Hawaiian Gardens, California.
The two discuss Dave’s history in the custom motorcycle world, working a…
#26 - Chris Pittman : Ancient Aliens / Bridgewater Triangle / Who Killed Spikey Jacket
In this episode, Truth talks with Chris Pittman – a Massachusetts based paranormal investigator, historian, amateur archaeologist, as well as vocalist for the punk band “Who Killed Spikey Jacket”. …
#25 - Big Nick : Industry Customs
In this episode, Truth talks with his old friend Big Nick of Industry Customs in San Marcos, California.
The two discuss Nick’s history in the custom motorcycle world, moving from NY to California, t…
#24 Stress : DJ / Producer / Vocalist / Photographer
In this episode, Truth hangs with Stress – Philadelphia area DJ (Lordz of Brooklyn, Reef the Lost Cauze, OuterSpace, Freddy Madball, Danny Diablo, and more), producer, musician, studio engineer, voca…
#23 - Jesse Leach : Killswitch Engage / Times of Grace / The Weapon
In this episode, Truth talks with Jesse Leach – singer for Killswitch Engage, as well as other bands such as Times of Grace, The Weapon, Dead Trees, Seemless, Corrin, and more!
The two discuss Jesse’…
#22 Lord Willin : MC / Actor
In this episode, Truth hangs with Lord Willin – Providence, RI based rapper, musician and actor.
The two discuss Lord Willin’s history, music, parallels between the hip-hop and punk/hardcore music …
#21 - Mark Civitarese : The Unseen / Ashers / Tenebrae
In this episode, Truth interviews Mark Civitarese – singer for the Boston punk band The Unseen. He’s also played in other bands such as Ashers and Tenebrae.
The two discuss Marks history, music, h…
#20 Mike Gallo : Agnostic Front / Stigma / Gallo Originals
In this episode, Truth interviews Mike Gallo – bassist for the legendary New York hardcore band Agnostic Front. He also plays in Stigma and is an artist (Gallo Originals).
The two discuss Mike’s his…
#19 - Josh Garcia : Revival Motoring
In this episode, Truth interviews Josh Garcia of the Revival Motoring magazine and podcast.
The two discuss Josh’s background, running a print magazine in 2020/producing physical art/content vs. di…
#18 - Karl Buechner : Earth Crisis / Path of Resistance / Freya / Apocalypse Tribe
In this episode, Truth interviews Karl Buechner – front man for groundbreaking and controversial hardcore vegan straight edge band Earth Crisis, as well as member of other bands such as Path of Resis…
#17 - Eric Utsch : Former MMA FIghter / Muay Thai Champion
In this episode, Truth interviews Eric Utsch – Former MMA fighter and 4-time Muay Thai World Champion.
The two discuss Eric’s history and career path in MMA / Gracie Jiu Jitsu, then moving into Mua…
#16 - Matt Henson : Noi!se / Stadium Way
In this episode, Truth interviews Matt Henson – frontman and bassist for Oi! / punk band - Noi!se (based out of Washington state), and his acoustic project - Stadium Way.
The two discuss Matt’s histo…
#15 - Roger Chouinard : Purchase Street Records / Promoter / Author
In this episode, Truth hangs with Roger Chouinard – a record store/label owner, author, promoter, WWE/WWF wrestler appearance manager, and all around hustler/entrepreneur!
The two discuss Rogers’ his…
#14 Jimmy Gestapo : Murphy's Law
In this episode, Truth interviews Jimmy Gestapo – New York hardcore punk pioneer and frontman for the legendary band Murphy’s Law.
The two discuss Jimmy’s history, growing up punk rock, music, motorc…
#13 Brian Chainay : Pinstriper / Fabricator
In this episode, Truth hangs and ties one on with Brian from Chainay Kustoms – a pinstriper, machinist, and metal fabricator.
The two discuss Chainay’s background, the realities of quitting your job …
#12 - Walter Gemeinhardt : Kickstart Cycle / Cheap Thrills / Gypsy Run
In this episode, Truth interviews Walter from Kickstart Cycle, Cheap Thrills Show, and the Gypsy Run.
The two discuss Walter’s background in music (Walter was road crew for Anthrax, Alice in Chains, …
#11 - Frankie Loyal : Mayans MC / Rile 9 Collective
In this episode, Truth interviews Frankie Loyal – an actor best known for his role as “Hank” on the FX TV show “Mayans MC”, and drummer of the Oi!/punk band Rile 9 Collective.
The two discuss Frankie…