Chris Collins Show

Praxis CEO, Cameron Sorsby joins a second semester on JUST TALKING. Millennials are confused about which direction to take their careers—GO the traditional college route OR join Praxis—OR third option — become a Millennial Mobster?!  Chris is clearly not ready for the mobster life.  He’s always on his phone posting on social media providing evidence to the crimes—NOT good for the MOB!  So rather than having to work your way up the Chris “The Chatty Kathy Boss” Collins crime ladder—join Praxis. “It’s a one year apprenticeship program, helping hard working ambitious young people start their careers strong.”  With the cost of college going up and the experience of “Zoom Education” bringing students down, college alternatives like Praxis should make young people ask— WHY University?  Learn more about Praxis, https://discoverpraxis.com

Strike a Chord Lead Singer and Guitarist Chris Newhard from Sleep Cycles joins STRIKE A CHORD.  Sleep Cycles has ex-members from Promise of Redemption, The Color Fred and Tokyo Rose to name a few—SO there’s a bit of historical rock experience to pull from.  We love band origin stories!  There’s always a moment when you’ve either got to shit or get off the pot. With no songs in hand Newhard went to the writing room and banged out some lyrics—AND some funny backstories. We call this winning the rock lottery!  Sleep Cycles links up with Fred Mascherino from Talking Back Sunday to produce “The 88 (eighty-eight)” and “Come On and Say It” (feat. Fred Mascherino).  Sleep Cycles has definitely been wide awake making some kick ass music! Listen and Follow at https://www.facebook.com/SleepCyclesPA

Just Talking Film Actor William Moseley joins JUST TALKING to discuss his latest film Saving Paradise. What attracted William to Saving Paradise? — it wasn't a pencil factory! –surprisingly Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men!  If William looks familiar to you it’s because you might know him as Peter Pevensie from The Chronicles of Narnia.  Rumor has it there’s a Chronicles of Narnia TV series on the way—will William be making a cameo appearance?  You have to listen—he tells all on the show.  Watch Saving Paradise on all streaming platforms, https://www.jaysilvermanproductions.com/saving-paradise. Strike a Chord Singer/ Songwriter Lili Joy a season 16 Team Blake Sheldon The VOICE contestant joins STRIKE A CHORD to bring the joy of her new single Dandelion. Since the last time Lili Joy was on the show there’s been a few changes.  The trademark blue wig is on hiatus for starters.  BUT Lili Joy has been writing/creating new music during the pandemic—“if there’s one good thing to come o

Strike a Chord King Foolish aka Danny Resnick the vocalist/guitarist for Astoria State joins STRIKE A CHORD. They say it takes about 10 years for a band to make it!  In the case of Astoria State it started back in the 2000’s when Danny met Jessie Carroll playing for The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.  Fast forward a few broken bands, some projects and years later—you get Astoria State!  AND YES Resnick plays keys for TRJA — it’s unconventional but we don’t care.  Astoria State’s NEW EP “The Suffer, The Salvage 2021” is six head-banging guitar jams.  Our favorite track “War” — or maybe a little closer to the heart—Love is a War and always a battlefield.  Resnick wrote the track about those bad love experiences to reflect on how we react and grow from it… “a little bit about life, a lot about love.” Haven’t you heard War is a 4 letter word?  Listen to Astoria State: https://astoriastate.com

Film Critic Elizabeth “Betsy” Kim (Gen Z Critics) joins JUST TALKING and advocates for the younger generation to start critiquing films.  AND with that—Gen Z Critics has decided to have their own Oscar nominations vote!  Betsy’s top vote during the COVID lockdown goes to Korean Drama’s (K-Drama’s)—they’ve got drama, comedy, tons of episodes and are incredibly fun to watch. There’s one under the radar sketch comedy show Betsy recommends—Ziwe (Zee Way) on Showtime—“nails Gen-Z humor” but “too cool” for the Emmys and snubbed.  Submit your film critique at https://genzcritics.com/ Film Producer Jessica Devaney joins JUST TALKING to talk about her controversial film Pray Away.  The film is about Gay conversion therapy—a sensitive subject — AND exposes Exodus International, the most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. Pray Away is a deeply compassionate approach to portraying people discovering their gender/sexual identity in the context of t

Indie Film Director Skyler Lawson joins JUST TALKING to promote his latest film, Whelm. When indie directors set their minds to make a movie they pull all cards and favors—“it’s like trying to take the SAT’s while riding a bull!” Skyler went back to his home town in Indiana, gathered local community support, networked talent and researched 1930’s celebrity bank robber legends to create the film Whelm. Whelm shot on 35mm film is beautiful cinematography.  It embraces the “warmth of the Midwest” with a great sense of humor—it’s a unique take on the Great Depression crime lore.  Watch Whelm streaming on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com/Whelm-Delil-Baran/dp/B098TVWBMN. More info at https://www.endrowpictures.com Ed Holland lead singer from the 4 time Grammy Nominated Irish country band Hurricane Highway joins STRIKE A CHORD.  Like many music artists working remotely over the past year during the pandemic, the band used online

Comedian Marcus Hawkins joins JUST TALKING from the COVID security of his car. “If y'all don’t get your punk ass shots, we can’t do nothing!”  OK CDC there’s your next advertising campaign.  Marcus stands up for comic book character equality.  “Batman can’t eat out Catwoman but Robin can take penis?”  “My heroes eat pu**y!”  So Marcus what say you? To bathe or not to bathe? … “Wash your ass!” From demo tracks to dummy tracks the Indie Rock band Dummy joins STRIKE A CHORD from New Jersey.  Dummy members are Matt, Chris, Ben, Jeffery and Carlee, all with assorted musical backgrounds. You wouldn’t know looking at them—BUT Dummy’s roots are in Heavy Death Metal!  The band’s latest track Afterthought has a music video straight out of a Dawson’s Creek episode.  The band’s music is a mix of romance and 80’s nostalgia vibes—AND suddenly you want to dance!  Follow Dummy at https://dummytheband.com. Shout out to film crew “Manic Hour Pictures” !

Maybe means NO? No means maybe YES? Maybe means MAYBE? Chris still isn’t sure.  Actress/Playwright Catherine Barnes joins JUST TALKING to share her insight on consent and why we all suck at it. Yes? No? Maybe So? is part musical with a mix of inner social justice warrior jazz hands—AND a strong millennial message—“No one gets to grab my boobs if I don’t give consent!”  Millennial dating is hard and confusing.  Catherine practices LOVE ISLAND “negging” on Chris.  While Marissa opens a maybe surprise just to get a “dick in the face?” Visit Catherine’s website at www.queenmabmusic.com. Let’s live in a world where your favorite classic cartoons and TV shows are covered by a Punk Rock band.  UK TikTok sensation Punk Rock Factory joins STRIKE A CHORD—AND has already done it!  Their new album Masters of the Uniwurst takes on 21 classic theme songs including: Cars—Life is a Highway, Power Rangers, The Flintstones, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pokemon a

Kevin Neighbors joins JUST TALKING to discuss the versatility of his one man show Versatile—AND share some Slam Poetry. He’s a BLACK man.  He’s a GAY man.  He’s a FOSTER CHILD.  BUT most of all he’s Kevin!  His show is a personal timeline—searching to define himself through a series of reflective but tragic experiences.  “We walk around and we’re looked at… for me people just try to figure me out.” Follow Kevin Neighbors on IG @kevin_neighbors. https://www.instagram.com/kevin_neighbors With over 2 million TikTok followers Nashville Country Singer Alexandra Kay joins STRIKE A CHORD.  Alexandra started off playing competitive league softball.  There were college scholarships lining up, sports agents and promising future ahead—BUT she decided to pursue a career in music—AND she caught Nelly’s it's Hot In Herre attention and signed a deal.  GOOD CALL!  Alexandra’s track I Kinda Don’t reached the number one spot on 

CCS Contributor SPORTS MATTERS with Kevin Drake joins in on JUST TALKING to discuss the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games. It’s about time Skateboarding and Surfing were part of the games.  As Tony Hawk would say "I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport." PLUS—name drama in Cleveland—Guardians? The next Babe Ruth?—Shohei Ohtani?  AND the world of NIL rights for collegiate athletics?  OK young millennial athletes it’s time to use your NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) and bring in the endorsement cash—that is, if there’s any left after Bryce Young’s deal! What’s the secret to 15 million streams on Spotify?  STRIKE A CHORD guest Singer-Songwriter Ashton Edminster decided to put her personality on social media and sing to her followers—“the cool thing about social media is it lets you have an inside on people's lives.” Ashton’s track Break the Distance describes the experience of having internet friendship/relationships—A

The boys of Weatherworn join STRIKE A CHORD to discuss farming a band from New York to Virginia, losing band members—AND what the hell does “Weatherworn” mean?  Some people argue that the drummer is the sexiest member of a band—BUT band member Steven completely challenges that notion with his clarinet—“it’s all in the way you use those fingers!” What’s better than playing Guitar Hero—“get a real guitar you nerd” — the coolest parent-to- son story you’ll ever hear.  The band’s latest track Head in Hands argues the duality of being a kid and the adult expectations to conform to societies predetermined “design of life.” Weatherworn is available on all major streaming services: https://www.weatherwornva.com/

Jus True R&B singer from Atlanta Georgia joins STRIKE A CHORD and brings her puppies—Pugs are lickers! The singer keeps it real when it comes to finger nails and X-boyfriends. Every music artist has a breakup/makeup song inspired by a true personal event. WTFYM (What The Fuck You Mean) Jus Trues’ new single is another anthem to the arsenal.  Her X-boyfriend’s infidelity was all she needed to crank out fire on this track! Her music is honest, emotional and inspired by the hits of the 90’s.  AND with 2 reality TV shows in the future and an upcoming music video—it’s true!—She’s true!  Listen to Jus True on all major streaming services:  https://www.instagram.com/officialjustrue/

Director D.W. Thomas joins JUST TALKING to discuss her new Horror Comedy Too Late.  D.W. started off as video editor "polishing turds" and then one day decided to become a director so she could polish her own! Inspired by classic childhood 80’s flicks like Gremlins and her husband’s standup comedy career D.W. wanted to tell a campy horror story—but with a message. Films with scripted stand up jokes can feel forced.  D.W. gambled and won big.  She let the comedians use their own jokes and routines and it pays off.  Watch this film on all streaming services, select theaters and VOD. Visit https://toolatethemovie.com/ That gorgeous Nashville looker Amanda Cooksey joins STRIKE A CHORD to talk about her new track In Denial—and Chris “can’t help but fall in love with an artist who can sing and play guitar.” GUSH!  Cooksey finds “millennial love is tough.” Chris reminds Amanda “you don’t want to swipe right and regret later!”  In Denial is about g

Co-writers! Co-directors! Co-actors! Co-everything! Sean Kenealy and Eric Silvera join JUST TALKING to discuss their comedy thriller IN ACTION. The world's first 2-person action movie! Take Sean’s theater and Eric’s standup background, combine them as two idiot screenwriters—and a real life NSA investigation—and you have ridiculousness.  In Action is available on all streaming services—visit: www.inactionmovie.com Queens New York and Philly team up to create Hip Hop group Re’Sounding! The 4 member team, LTR4 (Later Four), Kiki Corona, E-Note and Kid Galactic join up on STRIKE A CHORD to rage against the machine!  Re’Sounding opening track—BOONDOCKS hits hard!  Powerful lyrics, globally self-aware and a banging beat. LTR4—“Our best music to me is when we write how we feel in the moment”.  Follow Re’Sounding—visit: www.weareresounding.com

Pop Punk band the Royals joins STRIKE A CHORD from Southampton UK and drops new track Jaded!   The pandemic has taken its toll—but the Royals found inspiration to reform with a new band member, self- produce, write new songs and release an EP. There’s a new Pop Punk renaissance happening and the Royals are taking the charge! Alternative Press lists the Royals as one of the TOP 10 rising UK Pop bands.  Royals single Worldwide Catastrophe sets the tone for improving our world—the lyrics give us a hint—“There’s got to be a better way than just watch the world go down in flames; we could be the tidal wave!” Royals brand new EP “A Spark to Ignite” and single with video “GONE”, listen now, visit: www.royalsofficial.com.

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 first OFF THE FRET podcast.  More Music. More Music Talk!—with THE BLOWIES!

Not 1 but 2 MUSIC STORM 2021 episodes—and 2 PREMIERES! The CHRIS COLLINS Show celebrates MUSIC STORM 2021 Part 2.  We’ve invited STRIKE A CHORD music guests from seasons 7 and 8 to talk all things music, current song releases and what we can listen to in the future. EC Mayne LIVE from Texas is working on a new album—cooking up some club bangers! “Ahhh man the south got something to say. The West and East coast get ready—cause them southern states are bringin some serious heat and candy painted rims to the rap game!” Follow EC Mayne on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ecmayne/ Omar Feliciano from The Phoenix Within joins the show from Queens NY!  The Phoenix Within is playing a fully SOLD OUT 3 days at Inkcarceration 2021. There’s some major bands performing at this festival—Slipnot, Mudvayne, Rob Zombie, Halestorm, Beartooth and many more. How stoked is the band? “LET US OUT!” Omar and the band are completely blown away to play with many of their favorite rock idols. 

The PANDEMIC can’t stop us! The CHRIS COLLINS SHOW celebrates MUSIC STORM 2021 Part 1.  STRIKE A CHORD music guests from seasons 7 and 8 return to the show to talk all things music! Including a PREMIERE of a brand new single, current song releases, and music in progress. Tiana Kocher is vaxxed and ready to be sassy… her new single, YOU TRIED IT. Michael Cuenca from Some Daggers Wear Red is also a filmmaker! His latest film SO GOES THE NIGHT got the nod from judge FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA as a finalist in the 2020 ZOETROPE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION. Dezmond Walker gets us right side up announcing his debut R&B EP Sophisticated Sad Boy with featured track MOVE ON. Yes there are Heartbreak songs on this album but like Dezmond say’s “there’s something on the other side.” Chris wants his style—and smile! Rebel Mel of DUOLOS wants everyone to know that weddings are no longer boring—play MY PLEDGE!   Do you know the most pretentious people on the planet? Tune in! Rebel spells it out! AJ Gordon of Sa

Drummer Chris Dalley of Authority Zero is back on STRIKE A CHORD to promote their new EP “The Back Nine.”  A lot has changed for the band.  Former guitarist Dan Aid got an acting gig on Good Girls TV series making room for a new guitarist.  Enter Eric Walsh who joined the band through an online audition and COVID turning the band into avid golf enthusiasts?!  Little known fact.  Chris is the biggest Authority Zero fan girl!!!  He dreams of having tits just to get them signed by the band.  “The Back Nine” is a golf reference to the last nine holes—or is it?  “So it’s not about the golf course it’s about intercourse?” Dalley pleads the fifth.  Awesome EP! Check it out https://www.authorityzero.com.

Ladies and Gentlemen. Boys and girls.  Let’s welcome Rhett Guter with a round of applause for Virtual Mind Reading!  Magician Rhett Guter joins JUST TALKING from the beautiful sandy beaches of Cabo San Lucas to spread jealousy and virtual zoom magic. Rhett breaks down the Theatre of the Mind—a good magician forces you to question what’s real and possible. His first trick gets Marissa sexually excited with Shakespearean references while Chris struggles to find his fuzzy balls. "Virtual Magic is a brand new genre of performing arts." It’s live on your phone and the audience is part of the trick—AND the interaction is real!!! Skeptical at first.  It doesn’t take long before Rhett goes to the darkest nether regions of Chris and Marissa’s mind—only to come back with hard gum and Nine Inch Nails—he nailed it! Experience the magic on your side of the screen—Rhett Guter  www.playupstream.org.