The Fisch Bowl
Are you a fan of all things Film, Music, Horror, Sci-Fi, Theater, and the Arts, then you are going to want to swim down to the deepest depths of the sea and join Sam Fisch in the Fisch Bowl; where all your favorite aspects of the horror, music, entertainment, and arts industrie are covered.
Pittsburgh 2024 Horror Realm Convention Part 5: R.A. Mihailoff
Just in time for spooky season, the Fisch Bowl dives back in time a couple of years to Pittsburgh's Horror Realm Convention in 2024. Today we're speaking with actor R.A. Mihailoff, best known for his role as the iconic Leatherface from Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III. Not long after his passing, Mihailoff also reflects on his time with the film's director, Jeff Burr.
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Pittsburgh 2024 Horror Realm Convention Part 4: Russel Streiner
Just in time for spooky season, the Fisch Bowl dives back in time a couple of years into Pittsburgh's Horror Realm Convention in 2024. We speak with Russel Streiner in part four, most known for his work in Pittsburgh's horror classic, Night of the Living Dead, he additionally reflects on his work and relationship with the legendary George Romero.
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Pittsburgh 2024 Horror Realm Convention Part 3: Charles Band
Just in time for spooky season, the Fisch Bowl dives back in time a couple of years into Pittsburgh's Horror Realm Convention in 2024. In part three, we're speaking low budget film producer and director, and founder of Full Moon Features, Charles Band. Band is known for his work in films including Puppet Master, Subspecies, Trancers, and much more!
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Pittsburgh 2024 Horror Realm Convention Part 2: Bill Moseley
Just in time for spooky season, the Fisch Bowl dives back in time a couple of years into Pittsburgh's Horror Realm Convention in 2024. In part two of the many awesome and insightful interviews we covered, we talk with actor Bill Moseley, known for his work in House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, and his first big role as Chop Top in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.
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Pittsburgh 2024 Horror Realm Convention Part 1: William Forsythe
Just in time for spooky season, the Fisch Bowl dives back a couple of years into Pittsburgh's Horror Realm Convention in 2024. On today's episode, we talk with actor William Forsythe, and discuss his work in films and television including Virtuosity, Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead, Boardwalk Empire, and more!
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Stuart Gray and Beck Harvey Part 3: The Influence of Ozzy Osbourne, Special Effects, Touring, and More
The final part of The Fisch Bowl's interview with Black Helium's Stuart Gray and Beck Harvey is here! Open your fins as we swim upstream and discuss how Black Helium found their band name, the influence of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, touring, special effects, and any future plans for the band.
Between now and the time this interview was recorded, the band released their fourth album in 2025, The Animals Are Coming, be sure to check it out after listening to all three parts of our conversation, and follow Black Helium for more updates on shows, music, a...
Stuart Gray and Beck Harvey Part 2: Music, Movies, and Sports
In part two of our conversation with Stuart Gray and Beck Harvey from the UK Psychedelic Rock band, Black Helium, we talk about music and the DIY world, favorite movies and stars, and our interest (or lack thereof) in the world of sports.
Our episode picks up right where the first one left off, so dive back in to wipe away the fogginess of the bowl and check out part one if you haven't already, and listen to Black Helium anywhere you listen to music while you're at it!
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Stuart Gray and Beck Harvey Part 1: Musical Upbringings, Favorite Black Helium Tracks, and the Psychedelic Genre
The Fisch Bowl gets a little foggy as we go back a few years to part one of our next interview with Stuart Gray and Beck Harvey, two out of the three members of the UK Psychedelic Rock band, Black Helium.
We talk about musical upbringings, favorite tracks from their discography, film soundtracks, and genre crossovers. It's the first of a rocking three part, you read that right, three part interview! Listen to what they had to say!
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Christopher Listorti Part 2: Live Performances, New Album, and the Drive Behind The Pretty Graves
In the second part of our interview with Christopher Listorti, songwriter, guitarist, and lead singer behind The Pretty Graves, we open up our fins on the drive behind creativity, upcoming live performances, and the band's untitled second album to be released toward the end of 2026, with a potential third album already on the way for 2027!
Listen to what more Listorti had to say on The Fisch Bowl, and keep an ear out for more news and music from The Pretty Graves!
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Christopher Listorti Part 1: AI, Religion, and Timeless Art
On this episode of the Fisch Bowl, we swim with Christopher Lisorti, lead singer, guitarist, and main songwriter behind the Connecticut based rock band, The Pretty Graves.
We go deep into the future of humanity in the rise of technology and AI, aliens, religion, and timeless art and music. Listen to part one of our conversation now, and keep your fins out for part two!
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Jay Jay French Part 2: Who You Are, the Industry, and Controlling Your Destiny
Part two of The Fisch Bowl's conversation with guitarist Jay Jay French from Twisted Sister is here! We pick up where we left off on the state of rock music, and then go more into knowing who you are as an artist, the "evil" behind the music industry, and controlling your own destiny, all before Twisted Sister's resurrection tour.
Listen to part one if you haven't already, then swim on over to part two anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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Jay Jay French Part 1: Concerts, Knowing Your Playing Field, and is Rock Music Dead?
We here at The Fisch Bowl hope you've got enough dark clothing and hairspray, because our next two parter interview is with Jay Jay French, guitarist for the legendary shock rock band Twisted Sister.
Before hitting the road on Twisted Sister's Fall tour, Jay Jay French had just enough time to take a dip in the bowl and discusses auditioning for Kiss, concert experiences, advice to young artists, and even gives his answer to one of music's toughest questions: is rock music dead?
Find out what he has to say before part two!
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Natalie Valion and Laurent Gouviaux Part 3: New Album, Relevancy, and Emotional Connection
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Natalie Valion and Laurent Gouviaux Part 2: New Album, Relevancy, and Emotional Connection
Part two of our three part interview with Natalie Valion and Laurent Gouviax from Pills For Tomorrow is here!
Without giving too much away, they talk about the making of their new album, following up their 2024 EP, Castle rock, which they've confirmed will be exploring more of the band's dark side. The singer and guitarist also discuss relevancy in music, and connecting with the art form on a deeper level.
As far as new music goes, the band released "Let It Rain" also in 2024, and two more singles in 2026 to give listeners a taste of...
Natalie Valion and Laurent Gouviaux Part 1: Pills For Tomorrow's Beginning and Musical Influences
The Fisch Bowl now takes you to the shallow end with a shorter than usual episode, which is the first part of our three part interview with Natalie Valion and Laurent Gouviax from the Grenoble, France based band, Pills For Tomorrow.
We talk about the band got started, as well as some of their favorite bands and influences for their music, especially when it comes to their 2024 EP, Castle rock.
Dip your toes into the bowl now so you can stay up to date for parts two and three!
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<...Phlecia and Josh Sullivan from Year of October
In this fin-tastic throwback episode, the Fisch Bowl takes you back in time to 2023 in our casual conversation with Nashville Fuzz Rock band, Year of October! The band at the time was gearing up for the release of their newest album, Keep on Fighting, along with starting up their own music label, Watch It Burn Records.
The band also discusses influences, album artwork, favorite bands and artists, and favorite films. Be sure to crank those volume knobs up listening to Year of October after diving in to our interview!
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Jennifer Wilde, Gaetano Maleki, and Dan Milligan of Sword Tongue
Swimming up stream next is Jennifer Wilde, Gaetano Maleki, and Dan Milligan from the Dark Wave Alt Rock band Sword Tongue.
In our triple interview with these three awesome musicians, we talk about music genres and having multiple sounds, resonating with the audience, extended plays, the making of the music, and more.
And the best part? Since there are three members, that also means three times the favorite bands and movies to recommend! Check out what they had to say!
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Craig Anderson and Robin Wilson Part 2: The Mainstream, Visual Media, and Making a Mark in the World
Continuing our second episode with Craig Anderson and Robin Wilson from the South Carolina based Alt-Rock duo The Yets, we go into mainstream music, visual media that goes with music, making a mark in the music world. And would it be another fin-tastic episode of the Fisch Bowl without talking about favorite bands and movies along the way?
Check Part One of our interview before listening to Part Two, and after you finish both parts, be sure to listen to The Yets 2025 debut album, Pinup Girl, anywhere you listen to music!
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Craig Anderson and Robin Wilson Part 1: Pinup Girl by The Yets
Beginning yet another fin-tastic two parter episode of The Fisch Bowl, we talk with Craig Anderson and Robin Wilson of the South Carolina based Alt-Rock duo, The Yets.
We talk about blending music styles, acting on inspiration, and tracks from their debut album from 2025, Pinup Girl. Listen now so you'll be all caught up for Part Two!
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Liv Field of Pink Breath of Heaven
On this episode of the Fisch Bowl, we talk with Liv Field, lead singer and guitarist of San Francisco Psych Rock/Shoegaze band, Pink Breath of Heaven.
We discuss thoughts and favorite tracks from the band's recently released debut album, Colors Make a Sound, which will follow with more music and concert dates very soon!
In the meantime, after you submerge from the smokey bowl, where we also talk about psychedelic drugs, bands, music genres, and films, head over to wherever you listen to music and put on Colors Make a Sound from Pink Breath of...
Peter G Holmstrom: The Dandy Warhols, Side Projects, and Touring
One of our biggest musical guests ever, Peter G Holmstrom, lead guitarist from Psych Rock/Shoegaze band The Dandy Warhols, dives headfirst into the Fisch Bowl.
We talk about his influences and musical upbringing, movies and soundtrack features, side projects, touring with David Bowie, and more. Needless to say, whether or not you're a fan of The Dandy Warhols or Holmstrom's many other side projects, it's an interview your ears won't want to miss.
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Chris Evans Part 2: Finding Your Audience and Putting Yourself Toward Them
In Part Two of our interview with songwriter Chris Evans form Audiogust (again, not to be confused with the actor known for playing Captain America), we talk more deeply about there being a lot of great music for everybody to listen to, but when artists in bigger than ever numbers have the access to reach everybody, how do they make themselves stand out?
We also discuss moments of creativity, female musicians, music from current and past bands that succeeded in finding their audiences, and is Spotify the best streaming app for artists?
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Chris Evans Part 1: Software, Audiogust, and More
Not to be confused with the actor who plays Captain America, the Fisch Bowl presents to you our interview with Chris Evans from the band Audiogust!
Dive back in to another conversation on Evans musical and studio beginnings, putting music out there and the challenges it comes with, favorite bands and influences, and other past and present projects from Evans to share with the world!
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Alexis Humanes Part 2: The Art vs. The Business
In Part Two of the Fisch Bowl's interview with Alexis Humanes, drummer for Sleeping Mountain and one of the founders of the rock and metal festival Stoomfest, we talk about how art, music, and bands are being affected by financial struggles and becoming more of a business.
We also touch on films and how they work together in telling their stories with music, discovering new music, and as always, favorite bands and films! After you listen to both parts of our interview, check out more information about Stoomfest at the link below, and listen to Sleeping Giant...
Alexis Humanes Part 1: Stoomfest and the Value of Music
This rocking episode of the Fisch Bowl is with Alexis Humanes, drummer for the Psych/Prog/Stoner Rock band Sleeping Mountain, and one of the founders of the UK Rock festival, Stoomfest.
We talk about the mission behind Stoomfest: to celebrate and help bring out heavier, obscure, and creative bands and genres to the music world for more ears to listen. We also deep dive into topics such as the rise in technology, the value of music, Pink Floyd, and hope for future generations.
And the best part? This episode is only Part One of...
Jon Klein Part 2: Siouxsie and the Banshees, Touring, and Underground Music
In Part Two of our conversation with English guitarist Jon Klein, we go more into his experiences in the later years of the post punk band, Siouxsie and the Banshees. He mentions The Batcave nightclub in England, tour experiences, and bands he's played alongside including Iggy Pop, Nine Inch Nails, Body Count, and the Butthole Surfers.
Back again in the more shadowy depths of the Fisch Bowl, we also talk about music, genres, movies, the mainstream versus the underground, and even have a more philosophical discussion on life and death. Check out Part One if you haven't...
Jon Klein Part 1: Music, Mystique, Movies, and More
In the more shadowy depths of the Fisch Bowl, we talk with English guitarist Jon Klein, known for his work in the later years of the Post Punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees! We discuss many of our favorite bands and artists including the Sex Pistols, Alice Cooper, and Jimi Hendrix, as well as genres we grew up listening to like Glam Rock, Psychedelic, Heavy Metal, and Punk.
Also in part one of this jam packed interview, we go into many other rabbit holes surrounding bootlegs, music in film, and whether or not artists should make their...
Eric Miller Part 2: Old School Filmmaking
In part two of the Fisch Bowl's interview with screenwriter Eric Miller, we discuss the actors, films, and performances that not only succeeded in making filmmaking fun, but also brought the art of traditional filmmaking to life. Our casual conversation is far from over, so swim upstream and check out more of Miller's thoughts!
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Eric Miller Part 1: "Where Does Creativity Come From?"
The Fisch Bowl's casual conversation with screenwriter Eric Miller goes swimmingly as we discuss his known work including Swamp Shark and Ice Spiders, the psychology of how writers are able to create their stories, archival footage in film, and favorite films, TV shows, and works from other writers. Dive in and listen to what Miller had to say!
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Kevin Keppy Part 2: Original Storytelling and the Acting World
The Fisch Bowl is back at it again with part two of our conversation with creature actor Kevin Keppy! On today's episode, we discuss original storytelling in cinema, breaking into the industry, his love for the art of being an actor, and as always, more favorite and recommended movies and TV shows!
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Kevin Keppy Part 1: The Role of an Actor
Today's episode of the Fisch Bowl is with creature actor Kevin Keppy, dive in to the deep end of our conversation as we discuss what got him interested in acting, what he learned in his career, his roles in Smile, Evil, and Cabinet of Curiosities, and of course it wouldn't be an episode of the Fisch Bowl without discussing favorite movies and TV shows!
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Douglas Education Center at Steel City Convention 2023 (March and August)
The Fisch Bowl dives into deeper depths back to Steel City Con in March and August of 2023 with a few students from the Douglas Education Center, a school with many programs specializing in special effects makeup, cosmetology, and more. Listen to our casual conversation and hear what each student had to stay about their experience, artistry, and future plans!
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Spencer Breslin: Zoom, The Kid, and Other Children's Classics
Actor Spencer Breslin dips his toes into the Fisch Bowl, talking about movies, music, relationships with other costars, and roles he played that continue to be a part of many childhoods including The Cat in the Hat, Zoom, Disney's The Kid, and more!
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Doug Jones and Derek Maki: Get Me Doug Jones
Actor Doug Jones, and his manager, Derek Maki, dive into today's episode of The Fisch Bowl. Known for his work playing non-human and creature roles in movies and shows including Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth, and Star Trek: Discovery, Jones now has his own documentary in the works called Get Me Doug Jones, telling his story as an actor and sharing his experiences that built his career. Swim into the bowl now to hear what Jones and Maki had to say!
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Phillip Abraham Part 2: Late Night with Phil and the Entertainment World
After resurfacing and coming back for air from Part 1, dive back into Part 2 of our conversation with stand up comedian Phillip Abraham, also known as The Rising Social Media Sensation! On today's episode, we discuss more about his comedy show, Late Night with Phil, and making way through the entertainment world through humor, interviews with guests, and the news. And of course, it wouldn't be an episode of the Fisch Bowl without talking more about movies and TV shows!
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Phillip Abraham Part 1: Getting In How You Can
Dive into Part 1 of our conversation with stand up comedian Phillip Abraham, also known as The Rising Social Media Sensation, where we talk about our favorite movies, more recent and upcoming movies, actors, and humor.
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Deron McBee: "I'm Malibu Bro, What's Up?"
The Fisch Bowl's next interview is with athlete and actor Deron McBee, known for many roles including Malibu from American Gladiators, Motaro from Mortal Kombat Annihilation, and even makes an appearance as a thug in Batman Forever and Batman and Robin! Dive back into the bowl and listen to our conversation with McBee as we discuss his experiences, career, and of course our favorite movies and TV shows along the way!
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Pittsburgh 2026 Horror Realm Convention: All Interviews
The Fisch Bowl Podcast had the pleasure of attending Pittsburgh's 2026 Horror Realm Convention, and interview many actors and filmmakers behind the scenes of your favorite horror and sci-fi films! Now, all interviews from the convention conducted by The Fisch Bowl are here in one episode. Dive in and revisit our conversations with Andrew Divoff, Eduardo Sanchez, Clint Howard, Alan Howarth, and more!
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Pittsburgh 2026 Horror Realm Part 4: Clint Howard, William Katt, and Jeffrey Kramer
The Fisch Bowl Podcast had the pleasure of attending Pittsburgh's 2026 Horror Realm Convention, and interview many actors and filmmakers behind the scenes of your favorite horror and sci-fi films! The fourth and final part is with actors Clint Howard, known for his roles in Ice Cream Man and The Wraith, William Katt, known from House and Carrie, and Jeffrey Kramer, best known as Deputy Hendricks from Jaws.
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Pittsburgh 2026 Horror Realm Convention Part 3: Tommy Lee Wallace, Don Shanks, and Alan Howarth
The Fisch Bowl Podcast had the pleasure of attending Pittsburgh's 2026 Horror Realm Convention, and interview many actors and filmmakers behind the scenes of your favorite horror and sci-fi films! Today's episode is with Tommy Lee Wallace, director and screenwriter for films including Halloween 3: Season of the Witch as well as the It miniseries from 1990, Don Shanks, known for playing Michael Myers from Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, and lastly Alan Howarth, the composer and sound designer behind many of the Halloween films, Escape from New York, and Prince of Darkness.
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