Articles & Podcast Episodes

AUDIO STREAM Overcoming Adversity Starting off the new year (2024) with an all-new episode, recorded in a new studio, The Beaver Den, our producer Levi’s new podcast production studio in Ashland, Oregon. Join in on the discussion about overcoming adversity, finding confidence in yourself, dealing with imposter syndrome, and the value of finding ways to … Read more

AUDIO STREAM Relationships Mansplained Relationships and Communication are something we all have to work to build and maintain in a healthy manner. Join the Heckleproof fellas on a discussion around how they’ve worked strengthening relationships in their own lives. Interested in the books or card games that Carl shares on this podcast? Check them out … Read more

Video STREAM AUDIO STREAM Marlyn Mason Has Got Balls Marlyn Mason has been acting and writing for tv & film since she was a teenager. Now in her 80s and still actively performing, she sits down with the Heckleproof fellas and shares stories like: Watch Besetment here:https://barbedwiremedia.net/films/besetment/ Watch Senior Love Triangle:https://tubitv.com/movies/590488/senior-love-triangle Catalog of Marlyn Mason’s … Read more

AUDIO STREAM Men Tell Health Mental health awareness, particularly for men, is still surrounded by stigmas.  In this episode the fellas share ideas and methods to help strengthen and improve your own mental health and your relationships.  Interested in the books that Carl shares on this podcast? Check them out for yourself via the links … Read more

Ty is a prop & costume maker, designer, and fabricator with E.B. Effects. They specialize in prop and costume design for the film & TV industries, as well as for high-end theme parks like those by Disney. He is also a competitive axe thrower with Cascadia Axe Co., in Medford, Oregon.

The Heckleproof fellas share their unique experiences living in Oregon – both Zach and Matty J grew up in Southern Oregon (specifically the Rogue Valley), Levi was raised in Central Oregon (though no one really cares about that), and Carl moved out to Oregon after previously passing through in his early days of traveling as a stand-up comic.

What’s the difference between being arrogant and being confident? Are there times that one is appropriate over another?

The Heckleproof Squad tackles the current trend of cancel culture. Also more WTFFacts from Matty J, and Carl quizzes the guys with some devious relationship trivia.

Mark Thomas Johnson, has worked with hundreds of bands, solo artists, and ensembles, including national headliners Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts, Craig Chaquico, McKenna Faith, Bill Frisell, Justin Hayward, Vince Herman and Loose Cannon, Eric Johnson, Lake Street Dive, Los Lonely Boys, Jeff Pevar, Rob Schneider, Martin Sexton, Mike Stern, David Wax Museum, and Zepparella.