Wayne Lozinak, James Mattern, & Cancer

In this episode, Chris and Craig dive into the shocking story of Wayne Lozinak from Hatebreed, who shares his experience of discovering a brain tumor while on tour. Imagine being in the middle of a tour, feeling jet-lagged, and suddenly realizing something is seriously wrong! Wayne recounts the moment he received the diagnosis and the whirlwind of emotions that followed. From the fear of the unknown to the support of his girlfriend and bandmates, this episode is a rollercoaster of emotions. Wayne's journey through surgery and recovery is not just a tale of survival but also a testament to resilience and the power of positivity. Tune in to hear how he turned a terrifying experience into a source of strength and inspiration.

Then, to lighten the mood, Chris and Craig are joined by comedian James Mattern who talks about the trials and tribulations of being a stand-up comedian, an epic Prince concert, and Craig's self-cancer-diagnosis technique.

CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 Comedian Buddies

00:01:36 Introducing Wayne Lozinak

00:04:50 Wayne Lozinak's Girlfriend Saved His Life

00:08:00 Brain Tumor Diagnosis

00:12:15 Canceling The Tour

00:14:08 Replacement Players For The Band

00:16:36 The Doctor Referral

00:19:27 Removing The Brain Tumor

00:21:22 Learning Motor Skills Again

00:22:59 Wayne Lozinak's Return To Aftershock

00:24:56 Brain Surgery Scar

00:27:38 Recovery & Rehab

00:30:55 Back At Aftershock

00:36:13 Wayne Lozinak's Girlfriend Is the Best

00:37:58 Chatting With James Mattern

00:38:44 Chasing The Zebra

00:39:27 Self Diagnosed With Colon Cancer

00:40:53 On Stage Energy

00:43:28 Comedians Best Story's Are Bombs

00:44:34 Howie Mandel's Comedy Club

00:45:33 James Mattern's Worst Audience

00:49:12 Building Character As A Comedian

00:52:41 Getting Kicked Out Of Jimmy Kimmel's

00:54:34 Most Chaotic Comedy Act

00:57:14 Best Concert James Mattern Has Ever Seen

01:04:07 Seeing PRINCE In Concert