Welcome Patreon members to the latest episode of 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast! In this episode, I present to you, Stryper Radio! Did you ever wonder what it would be like to have a radio station devoted to Stryper? Well, now you can with my first installment of STRYPER RADIO! Join me as I chronologically celebrate 40 years of Yellow and Black with a non-stop attack of Stryper music, and a few cool surprises! Please let me know what you think of this episode because if you want more... you got it! matmancomics@yahoo.com   And please keep Oz and Annie in your prayers! And if you can, support them by getting a cool Oz Fox shirt!   https://stores.portmerch.com/stryper/featured-products/oz-fox-t-2024.html

Welcome to the April episode of The Radio Eclectic! In this episode we pay tribute to the amazing C.J. Snare of FireHouse who sadly left us earlier this month. Enjoy brand new music from Supafly (featuring Ray West), Cruzh, Zombeast, Vanden Plas and Accept! Enjoy some classic rock from Europe and Mr. Speed performing Detroit Rock City (thank you Rich Kosak), then, we are joined by my friend Cowboy Mach Bell, formerly of Thundertain and the joe Perry Project, as we discuss his career, recent health scare, books, and his new project, the Mach Bell Experience! Enjoy and please tell friend or two... hundred! - Matmanmatmancomics@yahoo.comFacebook - Matt (Matman) HerringTicTok - The Matman09

Welcome one and all to the April episode of 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast! As we celebrate the band's 40th Anniversary (the more I say it, the less older I feel), we are joined by huge Stryper fan, Rich Kosak, the Starchild from the KISS tribute band, Mr. Speed who shares his love of Stryper, KISS, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. And, sadly, we pay tribute to the late, great C.J. Snare of FireHouse, who passed away on April 5th. Thank you for supporting Stryper via patreon and thank you for listening to the show.

Welcome to the March episode of The Radio Eclectic, and this one is a doozy! Not only are you going to hear brand new music from Revolution Saints, Bruce Dickinson, Kissin' Dynamite, Judas Priest (deep breath), Blue Oyster Cult, Lipz, and Witherfall, you will get to spend some time with one of the most amazing vocalists ever, Danny Vaughn! Plus, a classic from  Danny's past, a song I consider one of the best songs to come out of the 80's! Enjoy the show, support live music, buy physical copies of albums, and keep our music alive! - Matman

Welcome everyone to the latest (and quite spectacular) episode of The Radio Eclectic! In this show, brand new music from (get ready) Honeymoon Suite,. Grand, Gotus, Russell/Guns, ZO2, Lionheart, Riot V, and Soul Stir! We also take a trip to 1985 for a classic track from Helix! And, joining me for a 'rockversation' is drummer/actor/writer/wrestler Joey Cassata, who talks about the return of ZO2, working with Ace Frehley, and so much more. This show is so jammed with awesomeness, it will take a week to recover! Enjoy! - Matman*the episode photo is of me and chef Paul Wahlberg of Wahlburgers! matmancomics@yahoo.comtiktok - Thematman09www.originalmatman.weebly.com

Welcome to 2024 and (finally) my countdown of my ten favorite albums of 2023! This was an incredibly tough decision to make considering the amazing albums that were released in 2023. I don't want to list the songs and artists played in the show because I want this to be a surprise as you listen, but I will tell you that you will love part two of my interview with Rik Emmett! Enjoy the show and subscribe to it wherever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to the December episode of The Radio Eclectic, the show that gives you the new music you are looking for! In this episode I count down my six favorite songs of 2023 and I want it to be a surprise (so no 'liner notes' as to what songs or artists will be featured)! Also in this episode we will have part one of my two part conversation with Rik Emmett, founding member of Triumph. Here we will here how Rik (unknowingly) helped me on the path to sobriety, the genesis of Triumph and when things started to go bad. Plus a song from Rik's solo debut,. ABSOLUTELY! This show is guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Thank you again for an awesome year and I can't wait to see what 2024 brings us! Happy holidays! matmancomics@yahoo.com

Welcome to the November episode of The Radio Eclectic, the show that gives you the new music you are looking for! In this episode brand new music from Surreal, The Rolling Stones (yes, new music), Hugo's Voyage, Eddie Japan, and DGM. The Rock Candy Spotlight is on John Norum and his solo debut album, TOTAL CONTROL. And, my special guest is founding member of The Cars, Greg Hawkes... who also played Live Aid, entered the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2018... and played on my favorite Paul McCartney album, FLOWERS IN THE DIRT! Guaranteed awesome show, or your money back! Enjoy - Matmanmatmancomics@yahoo.com

Welcome to the spook-tacular October episode of The Radio Eclectic. This episode (by far) is the most eclectic episode, ever! We rock with new music from Nitrate, Kings Crown, Ronnie Romero, and SoleDriver! Then we really rock with Elm Street, then go back in time for a classic from Tyketto! In between we get real soft/mello/quiet with local (to me) talent, John Wayne, and we feature an interview with Joe Hite from Daybreak, the amazing tribute to the music and magic of Barry Manilow! Music and passion were always in fashion, so enjoy. - MatmanThe picture is Joe Hite and myself following his performance in Woonsocket, Rhode Island) www.originalmatman.weebly.commatmancomics@yahoo.com

Welcome to the latest episode of The Radio Eclectic!! Summer may be officially over, but the show must go on! This show once again with have amazing tunes and a fantastic guest. Listen to new music from American Grim, Vega, Eclipse and Ronnie Atkins (Pretty Maids). This show will also feature a classic song from Seventh Wonder who will see all their albums re-released on Frontiers), and former Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones who will be in the Rock Candy Spotlight! Finally, our special guest is guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake/Trans Siberia Orchestra/Joel Hoekstra's 13/Revolution Saints) who talks about his new projects including his acoustic duo with Brandon Gibbs. Thanks to Joel for the time and please, enjoy the show and tell a friend - Matman   www.originalmatman.weebly.commatmancomics@yahoo.com

Welcome to the latest episode of The Radio Eclectic!! Let's jump back into our regular formatted show with an amazing bunch of music and a real cool guest! In this episode, local rock (for me) from All Sinners, brand new music from Hell In The Club, Kent Hilli, Bring The Hoax, and Pistols At Dawn! The Rock Candy Classic features Night Ranger and we close the show with live Kings Of Thrash! Our special guest is drummer Richie Ramone who has a new album out and following our chat, new music from Mr. Ramone! Enjoy and tell a friend, Matman   www.originalmatman.weebl.commatmancomics@yahoo.com

Look Out Your Window? Are They Coming?In the peaceful and scenic town of Broad Brook, CT, everything is about to change! What started out as a cryptic message suddenly turned into an unimaginable attack from creatures once thought to be nothing more than a novelty. Through courage and dedication of one 5th grader and his friends, a battle would take place that would determine the fate of the world... or at least the intersection of Main and Depot. Join author Matt (Matman) Herring on an all-ages adventure that is ‘based on a true story that never happened!’ This podcast contains music and stories from the Official Soundtrack...From The Sea by Alice Loves AlienAphasia by LivesayHey Boy by Amanda MeliRest Of My Days by Scott FishAny questions - matmancomics@yahoo.com

Welcome to the latest episode of The Radio Eclectic!! Get ready for some awesome new music from Winger, Joel Hoekstra's 13, The Mythical Hot Chocolate Endeavors and Pride Of Lions! Enjoy some classic music from 21 Guns (featuring Scott Gorham) and chat and music with the ladies from Bad Animals, The Heart Tribute! Listen as vocalist Daena D and guitarist/vocalist Gina D talk about the origins of the band, outside projects, their appreciation of Heart, and their love of cakes and cookies! Plus, hear Bad Animals perform Heart classics and an amazing song from the debut CD from Emerald Rising. THIS show has it all!!! Enjoy and tell a friend, Matman

Welcome to another episode of The Radio Eclectic - Talk Is Cheap! Since I first discovered his music back in the early 1990's, I have planning this interview, in my head! To say I'm a fan of Wesley Stace (known for years as John Wesley Harding) is an understatement, and if I hope this  episode does one thing, that hope is you discover, or even rediscover, the beauty of his music. Wes is intelligent, funny, and has stories for everything so I know you are gonna love this interview. Thanks Wes, for the music, the memories, and helping me through some tough times.   www.wesleystace.com

Welcome to another episode of The Radio Eclectic - Talk Is Cheap, this one featuring the amazing Tom Brislin, keyboardist for Kansas. Hear Tom and I discuss his New Jersey origins, working with Meat Loaf, his time with YES, and his current position in Kansas! This interview became one of my favorites, not only because Tom has played with some of my favorites, but because he is humble, charming, and incredibly appreciative of where he is and the road taken to get there. Enjoy, tell a friend, and thank you for listening! - Matmanwww.kansasband.comwww.tombrislinmusic.com   www.originalmatman.weebly.com

Welcome to another episode of The Radio Eclectic, the show for fans of great music! In this episode... great new music from Mecca, Sweet & Lynch, L.A. Guns, One Desire, Storm Warning, and Yes. We also feature a classic from Angel and a brand new cut of their soon to be released new album! THIS SHOW IS FUN!!! The picture for the episode is myself and YES bassist Billy Sherwood, a talented guy and  and incredible bassist and vocalist. Please subscribe to this and all my podcasts, and please tell a friend.

Welcome to another episode of The Radio Eclectic - Talk Is Cheap. In this episode we spend some time with the legendary Aldo Nova, talking about his past, his future and everything in between! The show features some of his classic songs (Reloaded) and some of his brand new music, all just adding to the legacy of an amazing rocker, brilliant songwriter, visionary, and producer. For up to date information including tour dates (coming soon), please go to www.aldonovarocks.com. Enjoy the show and tell a friend! Also, thank you Ed for putting this all together!