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In entertainment, players on stage are not the only reason people the world over are awed and inspired. There is an entire cast of characters that work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring a performance to life. Concerts, films, sporting events, you name it.

Kristen Osman is one of those key players in her scene. Join host Vinny Marone as he discovers what moved Kristen to pickup a camera and ply her unparalleled work ethic to create a portfolio of work that her clients and subjects love.

Kristen also confesses what would drive her to dress up in cosplay, why you should never trust an unsuspecting Christmas tree during mantis mating season, and what reminds her of viral sensation Moo Deng!

Follow Kristen's work on Instagram @kristen_osman_

Support Kristen's new business venture at thephotoblur.com

Check out the Spotify Playlist inspired by Vinny's Conversation with Kristen!

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... not THAT Jonathan Kent. It's THE BETTER ONE!

Take a trip to Youngstown, Ohio as host Vinny Marone visits with Jonathan Kent, Co-Owner of This is Just a Record Label, Co-Host of several podcasts, and indie punk historian extraordinaire!

Get your 5-Star notebooks, Google Keep, or Apple Notes handy as Jon schools you on Who's Who in Indie Punk of the past, present, and future. Jon and Vinny also chat about getting into trouble as young punks in their respective towns, theories about lost ancient civilizations, and how Vana White is still a fox!

Join host Vinny Marone as he travels up I-95 to Portland, Maine to meet Indie Punk icon Dave Strong!

Relive the time Vinny & Dave played together near BAHston, Mass, reminisce about shady punk shows in funeral homes, and hear Dave's real-time reaction and thoughts about the tragedy of The Titanic.

Punk Rock is all about like-minded people finding one another and becoming like family. If you find yourself in need of a super-talented, fun-loving cousin with a serious travel bug, get to your local punk rock dive and catch Dave Strong and his crew.

The LOUD LOVE Podcast is BACK after over a year-and-a-half!

Join host Vinny Marone as he welcomes South Jersey multi-instrumentalist and Lars Ulrich Ultra Hater Bob Maschio (of the band dogbeach from Cape May, New Jersey!)

Bob and Vinny chat about Bob's musical origin story, oversized Halloween decorations, Ariana Grande, Canada, and Denmark's favorite son, Mr. Lars Ulrich of Mertallica!

On Episode 3 of the LOUD LOVE Podcast, we welcome a very special guest to the show as we bring you the incredible story of a truly inspiring individual in every sense of the word. And we just happen to be lucky enough to call him our friend. And his name is Mr. Randy Ballinger.

Randy plays so many roles in life. He’s the bassist in one of our favorite bands ever, Jersey Calling. He is a Philadelphia fireman. And, most importantly, he’s an incredible father and role model to two lovely young ladies and the fiancé of another wonderful lady as well.

As human beings, we go through this life meeting lots of different types of people. I’m sure many of you listening today know of some folks who may be… a “legend in their own mind”… or go out of their way to convince themselves and others of how important they are.

Randy Ballinger is a real-life legend. A real-life hero and inspiration. The most mind-blowing part? He’s also one of the most humble and generous people you’d ever meet.

We knew all of this before Randy’s recent accident – an accident that, by his own account- could have taken his life. The story you're about to listen to could have ben spun with a much different tone if things played out just a little differently on February 25th of 2023.

But Randy is here and he has handled the aftermath of his injury with the utmost of dignity and grace.

We welcome you to listen to the story of a life well-lived, of a recovery that is truly miraculous, and of a future that is all the brighter because Randy Ballinger is in it.

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Listener's Discretion is Advised:

If you have trouble with content related to self-harm, addiction, and suicide - we urge you to catch back up with us on the next installment of the LOUD LOVE Podcast as we tackle much lighter topics.

However, if you feel comfortable listening, we invite you to sit back and listen to the brave journey that our brother - and LOUD LOVE Drummer - Billy Monetti, has choses to share with one and all who may need some comfort and solace in knowing they are not alone down the dark paths of depression and addiction.

While Billy's story can be heavy and sad at times, the overall message is of hope, support, and love. We hope Billy's story touches and inspires you in the same way that it has inspired us.

The new LOUD LOVE EP starts with the heavy-hitter, "Psycho Magnet".

Vinny & Bill from LOUD LOVE take a deep dive into the inspiration, writing process, and recording of the song. From its inception back in the summer of 2007, to tracking at world-renowned recording studio The Gradwell House in January 2023, take a peek behind the curtain to see what it takes to bring a song to life from the artists themselves.

Coming to you from the bowels of the infamous County House Studio; Philly's own LOUD LOVE.

A band that was violently de-railed, just as they were gaining momentum.

Years-long friendships tested.

The story, veiled in taboo, of artists overcoming the loss of a key member, battles with addiction, and the fall-out.

All while making their second record... The Price of Addiction.