FANNAZINE - ITW NETWORK
The ITW Network is the NEW home of Get Into The Weeds, Fannazine, and Mass Nerder. Presented By Fannatickets.com. Fannazine is hosted by Ben Rispin of Get Into The Weeds and features a variety of guests, topics, and content. Fannazine is an audio homage to classic Zines that circulated and still circulate DIY music communities. Get Into The Weeds’ ITW Podcast is an hour-long show known for its conversational flow and intriguing quests. ITW host’s include musician and cannabis advocate Ben Rispin (MJR Label, Rules, Saint Alvia Cartel), musician and entrepreneur, Efrem Martinez-Schulz (Death By Stereo, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Programme Skate & Sound), and Canadian cannabis industry-expert Bubba Nicholson (Grey Beard Cannabis). Every episode finds hosts discussing the state of the cannabis marketplace and its various nuances while guests from across the entertainment and cannabis landscapes share how they “got Into the weeds” Find Get Into The Weeds anywhere on the internet @getintotheweeds You can find Efrem Martinez Schulz on Instagram at @efbystereo You can find Bubba Nicholson on Instagram @bubbanicholson You can find Ben Rispin on Instagram @benrispin
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
This week host Ben Rispin (@getintotheweeds) welcomes Eddie Spaghetti of legendary "Cow-Punk" pioneers The Supersuckers and Producer, Gilded Tooth Records Founder, and folk singer Brandon Bliss of Monster Truck.
The ITW Podcast Network is happy to host the pilot episode of FANNAZINE hosted by Ben Rispin of @getintotheweeds. FANNAZINE is a new bi-weekly show which will feature a variety of guests from all walks of life.
FANNAZINE is presented by fannatickets.com
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
ITW18: Brad Sundberg (Michael Jackson) - FANNAZINE (Pilot Episode)
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
PILOT EPISODE! The ITW Podcast Network is happy to host the pilot episode of FANNAZINE hosted by Ben Rispin of @getintotheweeds.
FANNAZINE will host a variety of guests from all walks of life. On the pilot episode, Ben welcomes frequent collaborators Roman Marcone, owner of Halo Studios in Hamilton, and Producer-Musician Danny Smart as they're joined by legendary recording engineer Brad Sundberg.
Brad Sundberg worked with Michael Jackson from 1985 until Michael passed. Brad discusses the Bad album, what it was like sharing studio space with legends, and shares candid stories spanning decades of not only working with Michael Jackson, but the legendary Quincy Jones as well.
Recorded in early February 2025 at Halo Studios Hamilton. Visit www.halomusic.ca
FANNAZINE is presented by www.fannatickets.com
Monday Oct 28, 2024
ITW17: HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD on the best of ITW (FULL INTERVIEW) @getintotheweeds
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
On this episode of The Best Of ITW Podcast Ben and Efrem sit down in the Hollywood Hills with emo-rap-metal pioneers Jorel Decker and Funny Man of Hollywood Undead. they discuss Hollywood Undead's history growing up in LA and Hollywood, Jorel's business endeavors, and make fun of Ben for being Canadian. Hollywood Undead just released a new album called Hotel Kalifornia and recently collaborated with Jelly Roll.
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Efrem, Ben and Bubba welcome punk legend Greg Hetson of Circle Jerks, Bad Religion, Redd Kross, and Punk Rock Karaoke. Greg talks about life after partying, the formation of the Circle Jerks, his early days as a punk and so, so much more. What a trip.
This episode was originally recorded in the spring of 2019 in Hollywood Hills, California. Recut and remastered and revisited at Halo Studio Hamilton in early 2023.
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Efrem, Ben and Bubba welcome former pro-skater (World Industries, Ezekiel) and content producer for High Rise Agency, High Rise TV and All I Need Skateboards.
Derek, Ben and Efrem cover a variety of subjects including the parallels of skateboarding to other counter culture industries.
This episode was originally recorded in the spring of 2019 in Hollywood Hills, California. Recut and remastered and revisited at Halo Studio Hamilton in early 2023.
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Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
ITW14: Dan Jacobs of Atreyu (@getintotheweeds)
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Efrem and Ben sit with Dan Jacobs, musician, entrepreneur, and founding member of the metal/rock band Atreyu.
Dan is a well rounded guy and discusses the California metal scene, comedy, his family life, and the formation of Atreyu.
Atreyu formed in 1998 in Yorba Linda, California. It didn't take long for them to explode onto the metal core / post hardcore scene and signed to Victory Records in 2001.
This episode was originally recorded in the spring of 2019 in Orange County, California. Recut and remastered and revisited at Halo Studio Hamilton in early 2023.
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Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Ben and Efrem sit with producer, musician and adult film star Aaron "Small Hands" Thompson and discusses what it takes, what it's like, and how he went from punk rocker to porn star.
Aaron is married to legendary porn producer Joanna Angel who is the founder and CEO of Burning Angel Productions. One of the biggest porn studios in the world.
Burning Angel made waves by specializing in counter culture models similar to Suicide Girls.
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Remixed and Remastered at Halo Studios Hamilton
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
ITW12: Troy Dendekker AKA Mama Troy of Sublime (@getintotheweeds)
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Efrem and Ben sit with Troy Dendekker AKA Mama Troy, wife of the late Bradley Nowell and discuss the Sublime documentary which at the time, had just debuted at the Tribeca Film Fest.
Recently, her son Jake who she talks about on this episode, has taken over front man duties for Sublime reuniting the original members.
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This interview was originally recorded in the spring of 2019 and re-visited, remastered and re-edited in winter of 2022 at Halo Studios in Hamilton, Ontario and shot by Carter Verhermeyer
Hosted by Ben Rispin, Efrem Schulz, and Bubba Nicholson
Thursday May 04, 2023
ITW11: Ruben Rivera of Manic Hispanic (@getintotheweeds)
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
On episode 11 of Get Into The Weeds' ITW Podcast Ben, Efrem and Bubba find out how Ruben Rivera of Manic Hispanic got into the weeds.
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Ashlee Evans-Smith (MMA/UFC) Host of The Sex & Violence Podcast on @getintotheweeds
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
On episode 10 of @getintotheweeds' ITW Podcast Efrem, Ben and Bubba find out how MMA Fighter and Host of The Sex & Violence Podcast, Ashlee Evans-Smith got into the weeds.

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