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Former MISFITS vocalist Michale Graves joins Seth Williams and Chris Akin for an explosive conversation about cancel culture, political blacklisting, the Proud Boys, January 6, and the music industry’s treatment of artists who refuse to fall in line.Graves says his career was devastated by controversy surrounding his political views and associations. He reveals how promoters canceled concerts, entire tours collapsed, band members and business associates walked away, and venues allegedly backed out after receiving threats of protests and boycotts.The conversation doesn’t stop there. Graves discusses his involvement with the Proud Boys, his presence in Washington during January 6, and why he believes punk rock has abandoned its rebellious roots. He also weighs in on corporate influence in entertainment, the 2026 midterm elections, and the political divisions tearing through the music industry.Finally, Graves discusses his EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY acoustic tour, the Christian message behind its name, and why he’s determined to continue making music despite years of controversy.Is Michale Graves a victim of cancel culture, or are there legitimate consequences for controversial political associations? Hear his story and decide for yourself.**WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEW:**https://rumble.com/v7hwjp4-did-cancel-culture-destroy-michale-graves-music-career.html?mref=1jbjb&mc=7rr45**FOLLOW MICHALE GRAVES:**https://officialmichaelgraves.com**SUPPORT THE SHOW — AMAZON MUSIC PICKS:**Michale Graves / Misfits Music:https://link.amazon/B063vgeJQMore Music and Merchandise:https://link.amazon/B0hC1CmuxAs an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.**GET MORE FROM THE CMS NETWORK:**Enjoy uncensored, commercial-free editions of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, exclusive THE CUT episodes, and early CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS interviews.Join CMS VIP for $4.99/month:https://classicmetalshow.locals.com#MichaleGraves #Misfits #SethWilliamsShow #ChrisAkin #CancelCulture #PunkRockSAMPLE: https://rumble.com/v7hwkp6-why-were-michale-graves-concerts-being-canceled.html?mref=1jbjb&mc=7rr45 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Former MISFITS vocalist Michale Graves joins Seth Williams and Chris Akin on THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW!VIDEO VERSION: https://rumble.com/v7hvn1k-michale-graves-talks-misfits-new-tour-and-unity-did-republicans-blow-the-mi.htmlGraves discusses his career, his upcoming Everybody Love Everybody Acoustic Tour, and his mission to bring people together through music. With songs from his Misfits years and solo career, Graves is taking a more intimate approach to performing, sharing the stories behind the music.Seth and Chris also tackle the Republican defeat in last night’s midterm elections. What went wrong, and what does it mean moving forward?ON THIS EPISODE:* Michale Graves joins Seth Williams and Chris Akin.* The Everybody Love Everybody Acoustic Tour.* Graves’ legacy with the Misfits.* Music, unity, and connecting with fans.* Republican midterm election losses and the political fallout.No corporate spin. No scripted talking points. Just conversation, music, and opinions.Subscribe to THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW for more interviews, politics, entertainment, and unfiltered discussion!#MichaleGraves #Misfits #TheSethWilliamsShow #ChrisAkin #Midterms #PunkRock #EverybodyLoveEverybody This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

On today’s edition of THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW, Seth Williams and Chris Akin look back at the life, career, and enduring legacy of Cleveland talk radio giant Mike Trivisonno on the 5th anniversary of his passing.GET 3 DOORS DOWN - THE GREATEST HITS HERE: https://link.amazon/B0e4WRtDLKnown affectionately as “Mr. Cleveland,” “Triv” was a dominating presence on 1100 WTAM for decades—setting the standard for blunt, opinionated, and unfiltered radio. As a direct mentor to Seth Williams, Trivisonno’s impact on local broadcasting and the talk radio format remains undeniable. Seth and Chris share personal stories, discuss his radio dominance, and examine how his approach shaped local media.Want exclusive, uncensored content and show archives? Join the VIP community on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Did Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign cross the line with an ad featuring Amy Acton’s own mother urging voters not to support her? Or is this just another example of how brutal political campaigns have become?KORN’S FOLLOW THE LEADER IS A CLASSIC WORTH HAVING ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4yK2je8On today’s episode of THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW, Seth Williams and Chris Akin dive into the controversial Ohio governor’s race advertisement and debate whether family members should become part of political attacks.YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH REIGN SUPREME FROM DYING FETUS ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4zG1aVCThen it’s time for Cleveland sports misery. The Guardians’ season is over, and now baseball fans are facing another uncomfortable question: Could a potential MLB labor dispute wipe out the 2027 season?Seth and Chris discuss the Guardians’ disappointing finish, baseball’s uncertain future, and whatever other ridiculous stories come up along the way.**JOIN THE CONVERSATION LIVE!**Wednesday, October 21, 20264:00 PM ET — LIVE on Rumble7:00 PM ET — Replay on Rumble and YouTubeExpect strong opinions, arguments, laughs, and absolutely no guarantee that the conversation stays on track.Get commercial free versions of our episodes, advance releases and exclusive content by subscribing to Rumble Premium! https://rumble.com/premiumNOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Can Cleveland’s Indians make it to the World Series, or are Seth and Chris setting themselves up for another round of baseball heartbreak?On this edition of **THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW**, Seth Williams and Chris Akin dig into the American League Championship Series, where the Indians are battling the Tampa Bay Rays. Can Cleveland get it done, or is disappointment waiting around the corner?Then Chris reveals that he’s starting what he calls “fat camp” through the VA. What’s involved, why is he doing it, and how much ammunition is Seth going to get out of this one?Plus, whatever other insanity comes up when these two get rolling. No scripts, no filters, and absolutely no guarantee they’ll stay on topic.**Get commercial free versions of our episodes, advance releases and exclusive content by subscribing to Rumble Premium!**https://rumble.com/premium**NOTE:** Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to form your own opinions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

On today’s episode of THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW, Seth and Chris Akin get into the ridiculous problems Chris has been dealing with just trying to get a replacement prescription from his pharmacist. How does something that should be straightforward become this difficult?They also talk about new Quiet Riot singer John Torra, and the scrutiny he’s going to face for being overweight. This leads to a larger discussion about why calling people “fat” is universally still ok, even in today’s era of fake body shaming, and use of “the N word”, the new “F” word”, “The R word” and more.Then it’s back to Cleveland sports misery. The Guardians are once again staring at elimination, which raises the bigger question: how long can this organization expect to get over the hump without spending the money necessary to compete with baseball’s biggest teams?Is smart management enough, or has Cleveland reached the ceiling of what it can accomplish without opening the checkbook?Seth and Chris get into all of it on today’s show. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Local media is failing, local radio is losing its grip, and nobody seems willing to call out the real issues hitting our streets. When the cameras stop rolling and the microphones go off, the real conversation starts. We dive headfirst into the decaying state of local broadcasting, why host accountability has vanished, and the hilarious reality of dealing with health chaos, off-air disasters, and absurd personal habits while trying to put on a show.RELIVE THE GREATNESS OF KORN WITH THIS INCREDIBLE BOX SET: https://amzn.to/4rCZIk0Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comWOAH!! DEFTONE’S WHITE PONY (20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION) ON VINYL! SIGN US UP!! https://amzn.to/4jxEZMvAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

How did we get from arguing about a Sydney Sweeney advertisement to making comparisons involving one of the most disturbing criminal cases in recent memory?Seth and Chris dig into a series of startling videos making the rounds online, where women appear to draw an extraordinary moral comparison between criticism of Sydney Sweeney and the Lindsay Clancy case. What exactly are they saying, what are they reacting to, and why has this particular comparison set off such a firestorm?This is one of those stories where the internet has apparently decided that normal conversation wasn’t nearly complicated enough.Watch the videos. Hear the arguments. Then decide for yourself whether this is legitimate cultural criticism, wildly misplaced outrage, or something even stranger.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Things at Seth Williams’ house have officially gone from weird to downright WTF.TODAY’S MUSICAL CHOICE - THE PRETTY RECKLESS’ DEAR GOD: https://amzn.to/4rjMFnE“Flashlight Guy” is back in the conversation, there are bizarre reports of ghost hangings, and Seth is left trying to figure out whether something genuinely strange is happening around his house — or whether there could be a much more ordinary explanation.Could prescription medication be playing a role? Is Seth actually witnessing something he can’t explain? Or is there another piece of this insanity that hasn’t been figured out yet?Then Seth and Chris Akin turn their attention to the latest Sydney Sweeney controversy. Her provocative Novig sports-prediction ad has triggered a massive backlash from athletes and social media critics who argue that it sexualizes women’s sports. Sweeney, meanwhile, wasn’t simply hired as a spokesperson — she’s a strategic partner and equity holder in the company.So where does legitimate criticism end and ridiculous internet outrage begin?This afternoon’s live show gets into all of it.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Something is seriously weird at Seth’s house. Strange occurrences, unsettling incidents, and the possibility that someone could be watching him have Seth taking a much closer look at what’s happening around his home. And just when you think the story can’t get stranger, there’s another update.Support Josh Green’s organization by donating here: https://givebutter.com/40-years-40-miles-countless-first-steps-9hw0fvSeth also gives another look at his recovery and where things stand now. What’s really going on outside the house? Is there a harmless explanation, or is somebody actually paying way too much attention?Watch the latest episode and decide for yourself.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe