Chris Collins Show

Philadelphia Rockers SORAIA lead singer ZouZou joins STRIKE A CHORD to celebrate their new album Bloom (2022) in both digital streaming and collector’s vinyl edition. Bloom was released on Friday October 28th, 2022 and featured LIVE on our show. The last album SORAIA produced was in 2019. This new release explodes from the pressure building up from the last 3 years of not screaming on stage! Lead singer ZouZou recalls the hurdles of getting this record to the studio—but it was worth it. This LP is powerful and passionate—"It’s the beginning of another great cycle of our career. We’re very excited. We’ve waited a long time for this one in particular.” AND Steven Van Zandt under Wicked Cool Records is IN on this band!  What’s the success of your magic? The band’s latest single “Tight Lipped” is blowing up the charts! “I think you just persevere in anything you do… if you really want it… you don’t stop.” “I Seek Fire” OR should we all take the slow road to love? This track makes you thin

JUST TALKING Triple threat (Writer/Director/Actor) Paul Schuyler joins JUST TALKING to discuss his new film Red River Road. It’s Halloween time! The perfect excuse to watch scary movies or better yet—make one starring your own family. Your house becomes a movie set, the wife and kids are the characters, you’re isolated from society, and trapped in a room with psychotic humans — is this a movie or a documentary about Dad disconnecting the WIFI? An electronic pandemic virus starts infecting humans through the internet, distorting your ability to perceive reality. Writing the screenplay for Red River Road was all about taking things down a wormhole. Once you’re disconnected it’s a roller coaster ride into isolation. The film was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic, a story about an internet pandemic during a real pandemic. Could the internet be the worst thing to ever happen to humanity? Have we hit an addictive toxic extinction event? Is social media the virus attacking society just one river away? Watch for

JUST TALKING Writer/Director Jenny Waldo joins JUST TALKING to discuss her debut feature film “Acid Test.” Set in the 90’s “Acid Test” is a female coming of age rebellion story fueled by Riot Grrrl music, a dysfunctional family and LSD. Based on director Jenny Waldo’s personal life the film was part therapy and an opportunity to fill the void of missing female punk film directors since the days of Tank Girl. “Acid Test” is strong with the Riot Grrrl manifesto—heavily influenced by bands like Bikini Kill and lead singer Debbie Harry from Blondie. Watch for the 1990’s throwbacks! Follow and support https://www.acidtestfilm.com STRIKE A CHORD Pop rocker KULICK joins STRIKE A CHORD. What’s the secret to getting over 3 million streams on Spotify KULICK? Uncheck the box, get the record label off your back, indulge yourself into the music and the streams will flow! Pop formula music gets predictable. Every artist has the moment when they need to timestamp the label and go off script. The latest album Every

HenricK The WrecK joins JUST TALKING to talk all things GAMING. Cyberpunk developers CD Red have announced a sequel to Johnny Silverhand's storyline played by Keanu Reeves in Cyber Punk 2077 for the upcoming expansion update, Phantom Liberty. Netflix is working on a new season for The Witcher 3—I don’t remember watching season 2? Nintendo revealed the first trailer for Super Mario Bros. Movie, a CGI animated film starring Chris Pratt and a mushroom load of additional celebrity voices. The film is scheduled for release in April 2023.  The big question is what game did Mario first appear in? A pause button of silence as Overwatch has been taken offline—BUT press the start button of relief because Overwatch 2 is here to keep gamers happy. Rockstar’s GTA 6 (Grand Theft Auto) game-in-progress version was leaked all over the internet. The binary oil spill caused massive virtual car traffic jams and catastrophic damage to the virtual META environment—the pe

OFF THE FRET, MORE MUSIC, MORE MUSIC TALK! If you’re like ME – MUSIC is everything! Since day one it’s been a passion of mine to create an opportunity to showcase amazing up-and-coming artists.  The CHRIS COLLINS SHOW has interviewed some of the most incredible international and national bands out there—from Finland, the Philippines, India and UK—to NY, LA, Texas and Nashville—you name it. We are so fortunate to have this outlet to show you guys some of the most talented musicians out there today!  There’s no other medium that brings people together like LIVE MUSIC.  Join me and listen to our 6th installment, OFF THE FRET podcast.  More Music. More Music Talk!—with ANSON!

2 kickass bands join STRIKE A CHORD this week to end our 12th season on a high note! From Los Angeles, California alternative rock band Poe the Passenger talks about their new LP “ALINEA.” AND Midwest punk rockers Bad Year breakdown how best songs are breakup songs. “ALINEA” is Poe the Passengers second album and a new beginning for the band. “It’s bit edgier—we wanted to go a bit deeper emotionally.” AND they did!  The LA rockers hit the target on the bullseye featuring tracks about social problems, personal growth, community, etc. There’s a sense of urgency with this record. The band talks about writing the lyrics to this album within a 30-day writing challenge. Like many bands Poe the Passenger felt the weight of the pandemic pressure crushing down and with that much heat you’re going to form diamonds like “Strangers.” This high-energy track rocks hard with a deep message about feeling distressed and torn apart at the seams—BUT  it’s the music vid

Sarah McTaggart lead vocalist of the pop-rock band Transviolet joins STRIKE A CHORD. In order to cut through the white noise you need crazy ideas to connect with people. How did the horror series Saw inspire their first single “Girls Your Age” –AND to help build a fan base? From a relatively unknown band to opening for 21 Pilots the band was thrown into the spotlight after some twitter love from Katy Perry and Harry Styles.  BUT how does “Girls Your Age” correlate to their new single “Love and Power?” It’s about reclaiming your voice and power.  Waves of orchestral strings and synth keys rumble over your ears.  It feels like the opening theme song to a David Fincher film. Take the diamond pill “Drugs in California” is another seductive track that puts you in a trance—accompanied by a music video that is just as tempting. What is the most addictive drug? You can’t snort or inject this one, it’s external validation.  Wanting to be wanted is an intoxica

Omar Feliciano lead singer from the Phoenix Within returns to STRIKE A CHORD. Omar brings his new solo album titled “House of Aragon”—sounds like something from the Game of Thrones! BUT how did a child’s promise and a dog named Spunky inspire the album? “Sit the fuck down and be opened minded.” It’s more Omar and less Phoenix.  The “House of Aragon” touches on some pretty intimate themes—love and loss, racism, human rights, prison system, etc. “Momma Calls” is a rock track that hits hard.  Inspired by Omar’s own experience, anyone who’s had to deal with the difficulty of our prison system will instantly find a deep connection to this song. “Technically no stance, the song is there just to pose a question.” “Snap” is another track that smacks you right in the face! “Another white boy shoots a school, another white cop kills a black man, the war on drugs is rigged to jail us—AND to steal our voting rights. What do you say to the millennials who are disenfranchised with voting? “We gotta vote—just do w

Texas Rapper EC Mayne returns to STRIKE A CHORD flashing that grill for his new LP “50 Acres and a Cadillac.” Active and Attractive the Rapper confronts his inner conflicts during the pandemic, dealing with loss and celebrating a new collaboration with BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated). Now that things are opening up from pandemic restrictions, where does a Texan Rapper go to cool off?—Los Angeles!  Like Tupac said “California, knows how to party!”  From the beaches to the hood the Strop God got the red carpet treatment. EC dropped his new LP “50 Acres and a Cadillac” on Juneteenth 2022. A powerful statement about Texas being the last state to emancipate slaves and were promised 40 acres and mule as reparations. Can’t put rims on a mule but you can put them on my Cadillac! We’ve got the WORLD PREMIERE of “All In My Emotions” a track about connecting with your inner Strop God—show love to get love—“that’s how to get those blessings.” Writing tracks is hard enough—BUT what’s with this trend of p

Our Video Game Contributor HenricK The WrecK takes off his Metaverse VR headset to join Just Talking. Press button A to begin with a multiple choice video-game quiz — remember the Konami code? It’s Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, START — it works on Chris but doesn’t on Marissa. That code is 13, 36, 45, 57, 67, 14, some lucky Mega Millions ticket-holder in Illinois will be celebrating 1.3 billion in winnings or hiding in a Minecraft. Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West continue to glue gamers to their gamepads but in the background the cat simulator Stray has been knocking all of your valuables off the shelves. Play as an alley cat, do the stray cat strut, hit robots in the head — the gaming world is loving it however not without controversy, many house cats have banned together claiming the game promotes “street paw” appropriation by felines world wide! Nostalgia drives deep, GTA (Grand Theft Auto) a franchise stealing cars since 1997 released remastered GTA 6 in Summer 2022 only to rec

JUST TALKING Returning Guest Catherine Barnes joins JUST TALKING with her Folk Rock band entourage Calamity. When a Vegas club gig at the Cavern goes south the ladies make a break for the Mexican border in this comedy action radio play “Trouble a Calamity Adventure.” Nisha Catron and Cathryn Beeks started the project with Catherine Barnes after watching a James Bond solo show. Inspired by true shit hitting the fan it wasn’t difficult for the band to create an action, murder drama comedy radio play about calamity—it actually happened! Radio plays are making a revival.  Batman Unburied “baterangs” Joe Rogan from Spotify’s number 1 podcast—holy WTF Batman! “There’s something amazing about listening, painting an image in your mind, plus it's way cheaper than CGI — Calamitization!” Rumor has it there’s a Harry Styles rock musical in development. If it’s true he’ll fit in with Calamity’s 5 lady ensemble nicely. “Trouble… it always finds us…” Follow, support and enjoy at : https://www.opendoorplayhouse.org

3 piece Mexican American Indie Alternative Rock Band from Chula Vista California, Los Saints joins STRIKE A CHORD. Love is a powerful emotional force which can unlock doors of affection or close them. Lead singer Angel opens up about their single “Lost You.” How does a millennial get over the fear of falling in love? The EP “Welcome to Confusion” was written in the aftermath of breaking up with an energy vampire—a powerful message about receiving and giving love on equal terms.  Angel started off as a single artist but found a family connection and an unlikely third member of the band when a mystical jam session unlocked the realm of Kick Ass music forming a trio known as Los Saints. Los Saints breaks down how overthinking can lead to mental chaos on their track “IDK” (I don’t know). Today’s bands need to compete on social media over likes and clicks but what about music videos? “Fouund You Somewhere” is one of the bands favorite music videos from the EP “Welcome to Confusion”—AND Angel’s music video dir

OFF THE FRET, MORE MUSIC, MORE MUSIC TALK! If you’re like ME – MUSIC is everything! Since day one it’s been a passion of mine to create an opportunity to showcase amazing up-and-coming artists. The CHRIS COLLINS SHOW has interviewed some of the most incredible international and national bands out there—from Finland, the Philippines, India and UK—to NY, LA, Texas and Nashville—you name it. We are so fortunate to have this outlet to show you guys some of the most talented musicians out there today! There’s no other medium that brings people together like LIVE MUSIC. Join me and listen to our 5th installment, OFF THE FRET podcast. More Music. More Music Talk!—with ANIMAL SUN!

Actress Elizabeth Trieu joins JUST TALKING to discuss her latest film ERULIE—a horror film. A jolly tale about 4 girlfriends enjoying their Holiday on the Bayou and decide to summon one pissed off mermaid for revenge!  Elizabeth shares her struggles as a working actress dealing with loss but stays grounded by having a sense of humor. What does it take to land a role? Casting directors will have a number of requests like kisses or frontal nudity.  BUT—what about getting coke snorted off your ass? Elizabeth earned a theater degree from The University of Texas at Austin, then bounced between Los Angeles, New York and Austin looking for work.  Asian women are getting put in a box—SO if Hollywood doesn’t want to step up—THEN writer/director Christine Chen will!  Elizabeth Trieu plays Violet Burns in the film ERULIE a role specifically written with Elizabeth as an Asian actress in mind. Show business is a cut-throat game, but if you keep calm and keep bleeding orange you’ll get there. Visit and

2 piece Sayreville, New Jersey band FRACTURE joins STRIKE A CHORD.  Mason Keith brings the METAL and Devin Hasselbrink brings the CORE—what’s that spell?—METALCORE!  Quick TRIVIA, Sayreville, New Jersey is also the hometown of Jon Bon Jovi and a tasty Pork Roll breakfast sandwich! The long argued controversial topic of Backing Tracks has resurfaced once again causing a “fractured’ metal community — Backing track or not to Backing track—that is the question.  Keep it real and raw! FRACTURE EP release “Reflections of Regret” is an angry record without a lot of forgiveness.  Hasselbrink had to get a lot off his chest—SCREAM his frustrations to the world!  We listened and head banged in agreement—church is out! “Crestfallen” FRACTURE’s debut music video opens with a voice over: “and I do not hope for a better world for anyone, in fact I want my pain to be inflicted on others, I want no one to escape”—a line from Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho.  Damaged vocal cor

Actress, Writer, Performer Bonnie He joins JUST TALKING to put pickles in our hands and laughs in our mouth. A Terrible Show for Terrible People @ the Hollywood Fringe Festival is a One-Woman show that defines a terrible person as someone who enjoys raunchy, dark, blue comedy.  WAIT!  That describes our entire staff with the CHRIS COLLINS SHOW!  Hey Footloose 80’s community it’s time to evolve. “If you can’t keep up with the current trends … be a better comedian.”  Actions speak louder than words!  The show is 45 minutes long and there’s only 2 spoken lines. Don’t let that put you off.  Bonnie’s clowning, physical comedy performance goes beyond boring repetitive stand up “talking points.” The audience needs to react to what I’m doing—get involved—bring  them on stage and make them part of the indecency. LISTEN!  Get off your TikTok and GO and SEE A Terrible Show for Terrible People.  You’re gonna like the show. Support and Follow at https://www.instagram.com/a

Living in the city we all become “Urban Explorer’s”, some times it’s hiking trailing or maybe driving out to country side at national park or in the case of the Cannibal Kids, exploring abandoned scary as hell places while just a little high. Miami is known for it’s white-sand beaches, non-stop nightlife, warm weather and Mormon fashion! — there’s been a crime, call Miami Vice! Their latest track Jeans opens with the lyrics “Maybe it’s time that I open up, a pair of jeans just to say what’s up!” Opening your jeans for love can be scary. But don’t worry, the track Falling in Love at Wii Sports Resort, has a great synth pop beat, you can feel the Miami sun warming your Banana Boat covered skin on South Beach while sipping a cocktail. Dolly Parton said "Love is something sent from heaven to worry the hell out of you.” well according to the Cannibal Kids — the future is digital, fall in love with a computer but only if you have a high speed fiber internet or the Love Connection will be disconnected. This pandemic

JUST TALKING What’s more painful? Testicle Tanning or Riding a Bull? Director, Tony Rammos and Pro Bull Rider Lil’ Ricky Ringer Jr join JUST TALKING to discuss their AWARD-WINNING documentary Ride Till I Die. Bull riding is a highly competitive, physically challenging and an extremely dangerous sport. The big question is—WHO has the bigger balls — the bull or the bull rider?  8 seconds is the required time for a bull rider to stay on a bull to receive full points.  Lil’ Ricky Ringer Jr learned a bull riding Jedi trick from his father, Ringer Sr.—slow down buck time and listen for horns! It took about 5 years to produce Ride Till I Die.  Director Tony Rammos decided to create a bull riding documentary because of the deep rooted story about Ricky Ringer Sr. and his son, upcoming star Rick Ringer Jr.  Can you stand the pain of a two-thousand pound bull flipping you in the air like a rag doll? Lil’ Ricky Jr. luckily has had

JUST TALKING Author, Andrea Van Landingham joins JUST TALKING to discuss her new book: Hollywood Horrors: Murders, Scandals, and Cover-Ups from Tinseltown.  The title is mouth full — hmmmm, that’s how you get past the green room folks.  What makes a Millennial want to write about old Hollywood scandals?  Salacious celebrity affairs have always captured the imagination of fans. Hollywood Horrors… is a collection of naughty adventures, gossip tales and hotel rendezvous—kinda like “the TMZ of dead people.”  American playwright David Mamet joked about writer’s block on REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER — “I can’t afford to have those moments.”  Andrea’s advice, find artistic inspiration, do other things, go into chill mode and keep typing till something clicks. How does one find the time to write a book? — have a “pandemic baby.” From the off screen debauchery of the silent era, to countless dramatic and mysterious deaths, to the sinister past lives of world-famous LA landmarks, vestiges of Holly

STRIKE A CHORD 4 piece Punk/Garage/Lo-Fi band Deaf Lingo joins STRIKE A CHORD live from Milan, Italy to discuss their upcoming album Lingonberry, dropping on April 29, 2022.  Lead singer Sandro and Gabriele waste no time seducing Marissa with their sexy Italian accents.  Do Italians find American accents sexy?  Punk bands always have the most interesting names but what inspired Deaf Lingo’s band name?—strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry?  What the hell is a Lingonberry? — Italian IKEA has the answer!  Recording studios are costly and when you’re an upcoming Italian Punk band on a budget you’re hungry and ready to rock, so naturally record your album at a pizzeria?!  Their new track “Push It” has nothing to do with sliding pizza in an oven and more to do with doing nothing and enjoying it — “why have ambition when you’re going to die!” “Sleeping” has a catchy baseline, an electrifying solo with raw vocals that grab your ears by