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What Lies Ahead Podcast

Podcast hosted by Chris Ruffini, lead singer of the Long Island Hardcore band, Overthrow. I explore everything related to the music scene through the eyes of bands, promoters, and record labels.  


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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
71 minutes
Episodes
35
Years Active
2025
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35-Jayway of Bayway/Shattered Realm

35-Jayway of Bayway/Shattered Realm

On this episode I speak with Jayway from Bayway and Shattered Realm. We discuss his history in music, Bayway’s new album, setlist structure, and what’s in store for Shattered Realm. 

We end with discu…

01:11:34  |   Wed 10 Sep 2025
34- John Cuccinello of Hogan's Heroes/OS101/Punk Rock Family

34- John Cuccinello of Hogan's Heroes/OS101/Punk Rock Family

On this episode, I speak with John Cuccinello about his history in punk rock, formation of Hogan's Heroes, and their writing process for their albums.  We also discuss his time in Murphy's Law, and t…

01:06:30  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
33-Jon Contino of Contino New York

33-Jon Contino of Contino New York

I speak with Jon Contino of Contino  New York. We discuss his history with hardcore, playing in bands, to creating artwork. He discusses his passion for design and how it began at an early age. He re…

01:11:46  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
32-Dave Campbell and Jon Berg of State of Mind Recordings

32-Dave Campbell and Jon Berg of State of Mind Recordings

On this episode I speak with Dave Campbell and Jon Berg (Contra, The Path) of State of Mind Recordings. We discuss the labels history, distribution, and upcoming releases. 

We also review the flood th…

01:21:15  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
31-Joey Chiaramonte of Koyo/51st State Records

31-Joey Chiaramonte of Koyo/51st State Records

On this episode, I speak with Joey from Koyo and 51st State Records. We discuss the bands history, how they write their songs, and the structure of their setlist. He also talks about their upcoming a…

01:08:19  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
30-Artie White of Milhouse/Ready For Death

30-Artie White of Milhouse/Ready For Death

On this episode, I speak with Artie White. We discuss his musical influences, booking shows across Long Island, and the formation of Milhouse. The discussion also includes how he joined Indecision an…

01:12:50  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
29-Mike Bruno of Iron Chic/Dead Broke Rekerds/Adult Magic

29-Mike Bruno of Iron Chic/Dead Broke Rekerds/Adult Magic

On this episode, I speak with Mike Bruno of Iron Chic, Dead Broke Rekerds, and Adult Magic.  He speak about his history with music and the first show he attended.  We discuss Iron Chic's song writing…

00:53:59  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
28-Dan Alivio of Private Mind/Heaven Records

28-Dan Alivio of Private Mind/Heaven Records

On this episode I speak with Dan Alivio of Private Mind.  He discusses his history with music, playing guitar, and the formation of his first band.  He also reviews how Private Mind formed, their tou…

01:12:01  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
27-Frank Traficante of Somerset Thrower/Victory Garden

27-Frank Traficante of Somerset Thrower/Victory Garden

On this episode, I speak with Frank Traficante of Somerset Thrower and Victory Garden.  We discuss his history with music, the formation of the band, and how they structure their set list.  The conve…

00:58:07  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
26-Popeye Vogelsang of Farside/Calling Hours

26-Popeye Vogelsang of Farside/Calling Hours

On this episode, Popeye discisses his musical history, Farside’s writing process, his new project Calling Hours, and connecting with Revelation Records. 

Popeye talks about his career as a voice actor…

01:06:01  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
25-Lenny Bednarz of Fahrenheit 451/Crazy Eddie

25-Lenny Bednarz of Fahrenheit 451/Crazy Eddie

On this episode I speak with Lenny Bednarz. He discusses his musical history, Without A Cause, the formation of Fahrenheit 451, and their writing process. Lenny discusses their releases, the impact o…

01:32:22  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
24-Rachel Rubino of On The Might Of Princes/Open City

24-Rachel Rubino of On The Might Of Princes/Open City

On this episode, I speak with Rachel Rubino of On The Might Of Princes and Open City.  We discuss her musical history, the scene in the late 90s/early 00’s, and how the On The Might Of Princes reunio…

01:18:20  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
23-Vinnie Caruana of The MovieLife/I Am The Avalanche/Nite Sports

23-Vinnie Caruana of The MovieLife/I Am The Avalanche/Nite Sports

On this episode, I speak with Vinnie Caruana.  We discuss his history with music, writing process, and how he structures his lyrics over songs.  The discussion also includes his favorite tours and ho…

01:34:08  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
22-Dylan Jones of Blind Path Booking/Overcome Fest/Lucky Feeling

22-Dylan Jones of Blind Path Booking/Overcome Fest/Lucky Feeling

On this episode I speak with Dylan Jones of Blind Path Booking, Dynamic Talent, and Overcome Fest from North Carolina. He discusses his process in booking shows and how the idea for Overcome Fest dev…

01:03:19  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
21-Brendan Garrone of Incendiary

21-Brendan Garrone of Incendiary

On this episode, I speak with Brendan Garrone of Incendiary.  We talk about the bands origins, how they structure their album tracklist, writing process, and his lyrical themes.  The discussion also …

01:04:17  |   Wed 28 May 2025
20-Andrew Vacante of Combust

20-Andrew Vacante of Combust

On this episode, I speak with Andrew Vacante of Combust.  We discuss the band's new LP on Triple B Records, Belly of the Beast.  We review each track, music, and the theme behind each song. He also d…

01:06:16  |   Wed 21 May 2025
19- J. Curtis Strickland of The T&F Podcast/HellsHeart Merch

19- J. Curtis Strickland of The T&F Podcast/HellsHeart Merch

On this episode I speak with J Curtis Strickland of The T&F Podcast and HellsHeart Merch about his history, experiences in acting, and what the future holds. We also discuss his audition for Mission …

01:27:59  |   Fri 16 May 2025
18- Sarah Kuretzky Rossington of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast

18- Sarah Kuretzky Rossington of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast

On this episode, I speak with Sarah Kuretzky Rossington of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast.  We discuss her history going to shows, the origins of her podcast, and how she blends mental health with he…

00:56:32  |   Mon 12 May 2025
17- Dean of No Redeeming Social Value

17- Dean of No Redeeming Social Value

On this episode I speak with Dean of No Redeeming Social Value.  We discuss his history in music, formation of the band, and how they structure their set list.  The conversation also includes his fav…

01:20:54  |   Wed 07 May 2025
16-Mat Rienecker of Stand Still/Humankind

16-Mat Rienecker of Stand Still/Humankind

On this episode, I speak with Mat Rienecker of Stand Still and HumanKind. We discuss his origins of hardcore, Stand Still’s writing process, and his new project, HumanKind. We also review his work as…

01:10:34  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
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