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b'Episode #049 features Tom\'s interview with comedian, actor, author, radio and television personality, Jim Florentine. Jim is best known for co-hosting "That Metal Show" on VH1 Classic, as well as voicing several characters on the popular show "Crank Yankers." Jim hosts a popular podcast called "Comedy Metal Midgets" since 2011, and has a radio show on Ozzy\'s Boneyard channel on Sirius/XM. The conversation hit on many topics including the writing of Jim\'s first book, his observations and rants about social media, the start of his comedy career and work in radio, perspectives on music, his take on dating in today\'s climate of heightened sexual harassment awareness, what keeps him motivated, dealing with haters, "That Metal Show updates," and what advice he\'d give his younger self. Jim is an avid music lover, particularly within the hard rock and heavy metal genres, and frequently makes music references and analogies when discussing his own career journey. Jim has a great outlook on managing his career, and sustaining long-term success as an entertainer.

Inside the Interview:
01:39 \\u2013 On how it feels to be a first time author & the publishing process...
03:43 \\u2013 Highlights of observations & bits in the new book "Everybody is Awful, Except You"...
08:18 \\u2013 On Jim\'s early days coming up as a stand-up comedian & working in radio...
09:59 \\u2013 Anything in Jim\'s music collection that might surprise people?
11:30 \\u2013 Story in the book on Jim\'s run-in with the Scorpions back in the day...
13:58 \\u2013 Jim\'s take on all the recent sexual harrassment allegations...
16:45 \\u2013 What keeps Jim going & motivated after all these years...?
17:32 \\u2013 On handling the critics & haters...?
18:40 \\u2013 Most underrated comic currently...?
19:17 \\u2013 "That Metal Show" updates...
20:48 \\u2013 The most challening "That Metal Show" guest & why...?
21:46 \\u2013 What advice would Jim give to his younger self...?
24:17 - What\'s projects are up next & on the horizon for Jim Florentine?

Connect with Jim Florentine:
Website: www.jimflorentine.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/jimflorentine
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mrjimflorentine
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimflorentine

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"Sound Matters Radio" Episode 049 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-049'