What Lies Ahead Podcast
Podcast hosted by Chris Ruffini, lead singer of the Long Island Hardcore band, Overthrow. I explore everything related to the music scene through the eyes of bands, promoters, and record labels.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 55 episodes
What Lies Ahead Podcast
Latest Episodes
55-John Mchale of Breakeven Booking (Miami)
John McHale, founder of Breakeven Booking in Miami, joined the podcast to share insights from his work in live event booking and promotion. He discussed how he partners with venues, collaborates with booking agencies, and organizes shows from i...
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Episode 55
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1:00:56
54-Frankie D of Silence Equals Death/MintyFreshPresents NJ
On this episode I speak with Frankie D of Silence Equals Death, where we talked about his roots in hardcore, including playing drums in the ’90s with Backslap. Frank shared how being asked to fill in on drums for Kings Never Die on a Euro...
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Episode 54
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50:53
53- Ricky Singh of Flatspot Records/Matinee Sound/Backtrack
On this episode, I’m joined by Ricky Singh, co-owner of Flatspot Records. We talk about his musical background, growing up on Long Island, and forming Backtrack, including their releases and touring. We also get into his time working at Roadrun...
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Episode 53
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1:15:34
52- Joey Zampella of Life Of Agony
In this episode, I spoke with Joey Zampella of Life of Agony about several key aspects of the band’s past and present. We discussed how the band approaches their set list, including the balance between longtime staples and other songs, and how ...
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Episode 52
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1:38:42
51- Natalie O'Keeffe of Family Dinner
In this episode, I sit down with Natalie O’Keeffe, lead singer of Long Island band Family Dinner. We talk about how she got into singing, how the band structures their setlist, and what the writing process has been like for their new album.&nbs...
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Episode 51
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37:57
